How to Cut Lemons & Limes
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
31 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Cut Lemons & Limes
Description
How to Cut Lemons & Limes offers clear steps for preparing citrus fruits for various uses in cooking and beverages. For slices, trimming the bottom and slicing the fruit crosswise yields rounded segments ideal for garnishes or infusing water and cocktails. For wedges, removing the top and bottom, standing the fruit upright to halve, deseeding, and then slicing each half into quarters provide manageable pieces suitable for squeezing or serving with dishes.
The instructions note removing the pith from wedges if desired, to reduce bitterness and improve appearance. These straightforward techniques maximize the usefulness and aesthetics of lemons and limes in presentations.
Storing cut lemons or limes covered and refrigerated for up to two days helps retain their freshness and juice quality, allowing for prepared citrus to be kept on hand for immediate use.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon or lime
Instructions
For Slices
- Holding the lemon or lime on its side, remove half an inch off the bottom.
- Slice into desired thickness until you reach about an half inch or the pith on the other end
For Wedges
- Holding the lemon or lime on its side, remove half an inch off the top and bottom.
- Stand the lemon or lime up vertically and slice in half, then remove seeds.
- Lay each half on the cutting board and slice into desired wedge sizes. You can cut each half into fourths to make up to 8 wedges total.
- If desired, slice the pith off from each wedge.
- Add to drinks or use for garnish.
Notes
- Keep cut lemons and limes covered in the refrigerator to preserve freshness for up to two days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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