Cucumber Sorbet – Summer Extravaganza

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Are you looking for an easy dessert that doesn’t require a bunch of specialty ingredients? Don your chef’s hat and make this Cucumber Sorbet. All you need is some cucumber, ginger, and lime juice. This versatile treat is rich in antioxidants and has no added refined sugars, flavors, or colorings.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Freezing time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 47 kcal

Equipment

  • Hi-speed blender

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Peel cucumbers and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Add them to a food processor with lemon juice, ginger juice, and a few drops of honey.
  • Process until the mixture turns smooth.
  • Add the soaked chia seeds and stir well.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and let it chill in the refrigerator for the next four hours.
  • Garnish with fresh mint while serving. Enjoy.

Notes

  • Cucumbers are rich in fiber and contain more than 90 percent of water.
  • They are also rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, copper, magnesium, potassium, B vitamins, Vitamin A, electrolytes, and other polyphenolic compounds.
  • Ginger contains a potent compound called gingerol, which possesses antioxidant properties and reduces inflammation.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in a loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid the same.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 9.56gProtein: 1.2gFat: 0.35g
Keyword traditional
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