Funny Thibga to Do With Pwtrified Limes
Kiwi-Lime Pops
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How many times have you tossed out limes after letting them sit on your counter too long? It happens to the best of us, but next time you end up with more citrus than you need, don't let it go to waste. There are countless ways to incorporate limes into your cooking. But first make sure you know how much juice isactually in one lime. Here are 15 lime recipes to use up your fresh limes before they go bad.
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Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Cilantro-Lime Dressing
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Lime juice is a great addition to salad dressings. It adds tang and balances out the oil. Use your limes to make a batch of this cilantro-lime dressing, and keep it handy in your refrigerator for quick weeknight salads.
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Chili-Lime Chicken Kabobs
Chili-Lime Chicken Kabobs
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Adding lime juice to marinades yields tender, flavorful meat. The acid in the juice breaks down the proteins in raw meat allowing the spices and oil in the marinade to infuse the meat. This is especially beneficial when cooking tougher proteins like chicken breast.
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Crab Ceviche
Crab Ceviche on hard shell tortilla on blue and white plate
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When raw fish is marinated in lime juice, an incredible transformation takes place. The acid from the limes cures the fish, essentially cooking the meat. Put your leftover limes to work by making this fresh dish.
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Summer Veggie Salad
Salad with lime, black beans, corn, and grape tomatoes in blue and white bowl
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Use lime juice and zest to brighten up simple summer vegetables. This recipe uses corn, tomatoes, red onion, and black beans, but you can add in squash or any other summer vegetable of your choice.
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Honey Lime Fruit Salad
A white bowl filled with sliced bananas, peaches, strawberries, and blueberries
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Lime juice pairs just as well with sweet flavors as it does savory. Squeeze limes over fresh fruit to add a kick to fruit salad.
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Coconut Lime Rice
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If you have white rice and limes on hand, whip up this cilantro lime rice. It makes a great side dish for any taco night.
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Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw
Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw
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This unconventional coleslaw recipe uses lime juice to counter the heaviness of the mayonnaise. It makes a great topping for fish tacos.
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Spicy Lime Avocado Soup
bowl of Spicy Lime Avocado Soup with an avocado half on the side
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The addition of lime juice brings this chicken avocado soup to life. Make this quick recipe for an easy weeknight dinner, or a pair it with a margarita to get the weekend started.
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Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing
Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing on white plate
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This recipe for grilled fish tacos uses limes two ways — in a marinade and in a dressing — to pack a citrusy punch.
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Garlic Asparagus with Lime
Garlic Asparagus with Lime slice on white platter
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Typically, lemon is squeezed over asparagus for a subtle tangy finish, but there's nothing that says you can't reach for a lime instead.
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The Real Mojito
mojito cocktail on the rocks with lime wedge and mint garnish
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Margaritas aren't the only cocktail where limes get to shine. Muddle them with fresh mint for a classic mojito.
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Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)
Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)
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No Bake Lime Mousse Torte
No Bake Lime Mousse Torte
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This no-bake torte is a great way to incorporate limes into a dessert. Plan ahead as this torte needs to be refrigerated overnight before serving.
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Kiwi-Lime Pops
Kiwi-Lime Pops
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With just a handful of limes, a few kiwis, and some sugar, you can make these simple summer popsicles.
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Fresh Lime Curd
Lime card in glass next to two limes with zested rinds
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You've heard of lemon curd, but lime curd is just as satisfying, and it's a great way to use up extra limes with other ingredients you likely already have in your fridge and pantry.
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