How to Cut Lemons and Limes (Wedge & Slice)
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How to Cut Lemons and Limes (Wedge & Slice)
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This foolproof guide on how to cut lemons and limes will teach you the most practical ways to turn citrus into wedges or slices. Let’s go back to the basics!
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
Instructions
Wedges
- Hold the citrus firmly against the cutting board and cut it in half from end to end.
- Lay the two halves of the fruit flesh side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each half into 3, equal-sized wedges.
- Using your chef's knife, cut the thick rib membrane away from the center and remove the seeds.
Slices
- Hold the fruit firmly on its side and remove about half an inch from the bottom and top of the citrus.
- Stand the citrus upright, slice it in half, and remove the seeds with your fingers or the tip of your knife.
- Hold one half firmly and cut it into slices with your chef's knife. Repeat with the other half.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
217mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
57IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
77mg
(86%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serivng
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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