Tropical Fruit With Lime

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Ingredients

  • 13 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 12 teaspoon lime rind, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 12 small cantaloupe
  • 1 large mango
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In small saucepan, cook sugar with water over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in lime rind and juice.
  3. Let cool.
  4. (Syrup can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 day; rewarm until fluid, then let cool to room temperature.
  5. ).
  6. Peel, seed and cube cantaloupe; place in bowl.
  7. Cut off 2 opposite sides of mango as close to pit as possible.
  8. Cut grid pattern of 1/2-inch cubes in flesh of each side down to (but not through) skin; turn inside out.
  9. Cut off cubes; add to bowl.
  10. Cut remaining mango away from pit; cube and add to bowl.
  11. (Fruit can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours).
  12. Peel and cut bananas into 1/2-inch thick slices; add to bowl.
  13. Add reserved syrup, and mint (if using); toss gently to combine.
  14. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

188 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 2.3g 3% DV
Carbs 42.1g 15% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 28.3g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 68.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 306.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 60mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 33mg 37% DV
Calcium 55mg 4% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV
Diet fit 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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