Strawberry-Hibiscus Granita

Name: Strawberry-Hibiscus Granita
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters (or more) light agave syrup (nectar); 1 sprig basil plus leaves for garnish; 2 Tbsps dried hibiscus flowers or 6 hibiscus tea bags; 1 Tbsp (or more) fresh lime juice; 454 grams strawberries, hulled, quartered, plus 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries for garnish

One serving contains 251 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe serves 2. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of strawberries, basil plus leaves, hibiscus flowers, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan.Stir in hibiscus and basil sprig.

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Hibiscus

Basil

Water

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Sauce Pan

Removefrom heat, cover, and steep for 20 minutes.Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a smallbowl. Cover and chill hibiscus tea until cold,at least 1 hour.

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Hibiscus

Tea

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Sieve

Meanwhile, blend quartered strawberriesin a blender until finely puréed.

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Blender

Transfer to alarge bowl; add tea, agave syrup, and 1 tablespoonlime juice. Season to taste, adding moreagave and lime juice, if desired.

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Agave

Lime Juice

Tea

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Bowl

Pour strawberry mixture into a 13x9x2"metal pan and freeze until top layer beginsto harden, about 2 hours. Using a fork,scrape mixture to break frozen portions intotiny pieces. Freeze for 30 minutes; scrapeagain. Repeat until granita resembles fluffyshaved ice, about 4 hours.

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Strawberries