TOMATO-JALAPENO GRANITA

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Everyone will say "wow" after one taste of this refreshing, icy appetizer. Even my grandchildren enjoy the tomato, mint and lime flavors. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups tomato juice
1/3 cup sugar
4 mint sprigs
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the tomato juice, sugar, mint sprigs and jalapeno to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 15 minutes., Strain and discard solids. Stir in lime juice. Transfer to a 1-qt. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze for 1 hour; stir with a fork. , Freeze 2-3 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes. Scrape granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into dessert dishes. Garnish with additional mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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