How to Cut Lemons and Limes (Wedge & Slice)
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How to Cut Lemons and Limes (Wedge & Slice)
Description
To cut lemons and limes into wedges, the fruit is first cut in half lengthwise from end to end. Each half is placed flesh down on the cutting board and sliced evenly into three wedges. Thick membranes near the center are trimmed away with a chef's knife, and seeds removed to improve presentation and eating experience.
For slices, the citrus fruit is trimmed by cutting off about half an inch from both the top and bottom ends. It is then stood upright and cut in half vertically. Seeds are removed from each half using fingers or a knife tip. Finally, each half is sliced crosswise into even round pieces suitable for garnishing drinks or dishes.
These straightforward cutting steps ensure clean, uniform citrus pieces that can be used in a variety of culinary settings, from cocktails to salads.
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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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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