How to Zest a Lemon

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 tablespoon

  • Calories

    31 kcal

  • Course

    Others

How to Zest a Lemon

Learn four easy ways to zest a lemon in this step-by-step guide, bringing a burst of citrus goodness to your dishes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Wash the lemon thoroughly and dry it.
  2. Zest the lemon using one of the following techniques:
  3. Microplane Zest: Hold the microplane zester at a slight angle and gently scrape the lemon's outer skin, avoiding the white pith underneath. Move the zester in long strokes to collect the fine lemon zest.
  4. Box Grated Zest: Rub the lemon against the grater's small holes. Be careful not to press too hard to avoid grating the bitter pith.
  5. Peeler Zest: Carefully peel off the yellow outer layer with a vegetable peeler, avoiding the white pith. You can use a knife to trim the strips into thinner pieces or leave them as is.
  6. Knife Zest: Use a sharp paring knife to carefully remove the yellow outer layer with a knife, avoiding the pith. Finely chop the zest with a knife to achieve the desired size.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 31kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g (0%) 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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1tablespoon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 31 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 31kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
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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