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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 31 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Wash the lemon thoroughly and dry it.
- Zest the lemon using one of the following techniques:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
31kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
149mg
(4%)
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
% 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.