Recipe:
This drink is an interesting new spin on classic lemonade. Limes replace lemons, and they pair perfectly with strawberries and basil. The result is a sweet, tangy, fruity, and slightly herbal pink-colored limeade. Strawberries and limes are both great sources of vitamin C, which is important for skin health and immune function.
Ingredients:
3⁄4 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped
1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1⁄2 cup agave nectar or honey
1⁄2 cup lime juice
3 1⁄2 cups water
Ice
Instructions:
In a small pot, combine strawberries, basil, agave, and 1⁄2 cup water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 5-10 minutes, crushing up the strawberries as they cook. Let the mixture cool and then strain into a pitcher. Add lime juice, water, and ice. If desired, add more lime slices, strawberry slices, and fresh basil to the limeade.
Yields: 8 servings (about 4 oz each)
Per serving: 68 calories, 0.2 g protein,18.4 g carbohydrates, 0.4 g fiber, 16.9 g sugars, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 7 mg calcium, 0 g omega-3 fats, 79 IU vitamin A, 12.7 mg vitamin C, 0 mg vitamin E, 0.1 mg iron, 0 mg zinc
Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.,
is the author of THE BEAUTY DIET and STRONG, SLIM, and 30! For more of Lisa’s Beauty Bites, visit www.lisadrayer.com.