How to Zest a Lemon

Learn all about how to zest any citrus fruit to use in any recipe!

👥 1 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5 min⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Dorothy Kern📖 crazyforcrust

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🥘 Ingredients

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Using a microplane or box grater: run the lemon over the sharp edges, peeling away only the yellow skin.

medium lemon1

Using a peeler or knife: run the tool over the skin, cutting away just the yellow part. Mince as needed for your recipe.

Beware the white pith - stop zesting when you see white.

calories

31 kcal

fat Content

1 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

3 g

sugar Content

3 g

sodium Content

2 mg

protein Content

1 g

carbohydrate Content

10 g

saturated Fat Content

1 g

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