Strawberry Granita

ACTIVE TIME: 30 min. TOTAL TIME: 8 hrs., 30 mins. SERVES: 4

1⁄2 cup sugar

1 (16 oz.) pkg. strawberries, trimmed, quartered 11⁄2 tsp. grated lime zest

2 Tbs. lime juice

11⁄2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger

Fresh mint sprigs and additional strawberries (optional)

In pot, combine sugar and 1⁄2 cup water; over medium heat, bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves, 1–2 min. Let cool. In food processor, puree strawberries, zest, juice and ginger until smooth; stir in sugar syrup. Pour into freezer-proof 8" square pan. Cover; freeze 8 hrs. With fork, scrape frozen mixture into flakes. If desired, serve garnished with strawberries and mint.

Per serving: Cal. 134 Pro. 1g Carb. 34g Fiber 2g Sug. 31g Chol. 0mg Sod. 2mg Total fat: 0g