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Lemon Peel Powder

Lemon Peel Powder and Lemon Salt

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A scrappy recipe that will add extra zest into your life!
Course Essentials
Keyword dehydrator, food scraps, lemon peel powder, lemon peel salt, lemon powder, lemon salt, lemon zest, low waste, scrappy cooking, vegan basics, vegan essentials, zero waste, zesty salt
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Calories 16.9
Author carleigh

Equipment

  • Dehydrator optional

Ingredients

  • 6 lemon peels

Instructions

  • Peel the lemons and reserve the skins. 
  • Dehydrate the lemon peels in the sun, or alternatively in a dehydrator for up to 24 hours. You can also use a conventional oven set to its lowest temperature for six hours.
  • Place the dehydrated lemons in a blender and combine until they become a fine powder.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the preserved lemon peel to 1 cup of salt to make a fragrant and delicious lemon salt great for soups, stews and pasta

Nutrition

Calories: 16.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.8g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 2.2mg | Potassium: 57.6mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 1.5g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 46.4mg | Calcium: 48.2mg | Iron: 0.3mg