Grapefruit Granita

Grapefruit Granita
For 68 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 5 servings with 325 calories, 2g of protein, and 0g of fat each. If you have mint leaves, sugar, ruby-red grapefruit juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

1
Bring sugar and 1 cup water to boil in a saucepan. Turn off heat, add mint, and cover.
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Let stand 5 minutes.
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Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into shallow, plastic, 1-gallon container; discard mint. Stir in grapefruit juice.
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4
Freeze several hours or overnight.
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Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Scrape and shave granita with a fork or ice cream scoop.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings5
Health Score3
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