Cucumber-Chile Granite

Prep: 15 min Cook: 290 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

A refreshing cucumber-chile granita with a spicy kick and tangy citrus flavor, perfect for hot days or as a unique palate cleanser for spice lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 14 oz. cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and cut up
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. lemon juice
  • 1/4 small cucumber, cut into matchstick-size pieces (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except the matchstick cucumber pieces in a food processor or blender.
  2. Cover and process or blend until nearly smooth.
  3. Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer, 1/3 at a time, holding the strainer over a bowl to catch juices.
  4. Discard solids and transfer strained juices to a 2-quart square baking dish.
  5. Cover and freeze for 3 to 4 hours or until firmly frozen.
  6. Break up the frozen mixture.
  7. Transfer mixture to a chilled large bowl.
  8. Beat with an electric mixer until slushy, but not melted.
  9. Return to the baking dish and cover.
  10. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

134 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 1.7g 2% DV
Carbs 30.8g 11% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 11g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 27.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 778mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 333mcg 37% DV
Vitamin C 19.2mg 21% DV
Calcium 40.5mg 3% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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