EatingWell: Citrus-Infused Strawberries
A touch of lemon juice and Grand Marnier add zippy citrus notes to fresh strawberries. Serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Makes: 4 servings, 3/4 cup each
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, or other orange liqueur
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Preparation: Combine strawberries, sugar, Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur) and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let stand, stirring once or twice, until the strawberries release their juice, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition: Per serving: 73 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 178 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (112 percent daily value).
Carbohydrate servings: 1
Exchanges: 1 fruit
(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at eatingwell.com.)