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How to Cut Lemons and Limes (Wedge & Slice)
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serivng
Calories: 51 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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
% 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.