Granita is a Sicilian delicacy that's extremely popular in the hotter months during the summer so needless to say – this semi-frozen beverage is very refreshing. This particular Granita is made from tart rhubarb, lemons, and a bit of sugar birch to counteract the sourness of the rhubarb.

Rhubarb Granitas [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Calories

208

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch of rhubarb
  • 1-2 lemons, juiced and zested
  • Hibiscus flower petals
  • Birch sugar, to taste
  • 2 cups of water

Preparation

  1. Boil water in a pot. Peel the rhubarb, cut it into pieces, and add it to the water.
  2. Add the zest and lemon juice and a few hibiscus petals. Add the birch sugar to taste. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve, squeezing all the juice through, and remove the pulp.
  4. Pour the rhubarb syrup into a bag and freeze it.
  5. Once frozen break the juice into pieces place these into a blender and mix it until you have the consistency of frozen snow.
  6. Place this into a container and store it in the freezer.

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Nutritional Information

Total Calories: 208 | Total Carbs: 75 g | Total Fat: 0 g | Total Protein: 2 g | Total Sodium: 9 g | Total Sugar: 4 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


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Lilia Jankowska

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Hi, I am Lilia, living in the North of Poland. I am the cook and writer behind the blog, A Lemon Tree Café. I love cooking and eating plant-based food! Simple, fresh, natural, healthy, local, and seasonal – this is the food you will find in my kitchen. But most of all my food has to be delicious and beautiful to look at.

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