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Lime zest

About the ingredient lime zest. Including 158 recipes with lime zest, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is lime zest?

Zest is often used to add flavor to different pastries and sweets, such as pies, e.g. lemon meringue pie, cakes, cookies, biscuits, puddings,confectionary, candy and chocolate. Even different dishes, marmalade, sauces, sorbets and salads can use zest.

lime zest and peel

Savoury dishes in which zest is an important ingredient include many rice dishes; also some notable meat dishes such as ossobuco alla milanese.

Zest is a key ingredient used to make a variety of sweet and sour condiments, including lemon pickle, lime chutney, and marmalade. Also in numerous lemon liqueurs and in liquorssuch as Licor de oro.

Zest is used in some ** cocktails *** not only for flavor and aroma but also for color as a garnish.* For use as a cocktail garnish, zest is often cut in a long spiral called a twist. Cocktails featuring a twist include Dry Martini and Horse's Neck. For maximum flavor and aroma, as in mulled wine, zest is simply cut from the fruit with a knife.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (6g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 2Calories from Fat 0
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Sugars 0.3
Protein 0.1g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 1% Iron 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Lime zest is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Lime zest is a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does lime zest weigh?

Amount Weight
1 tbsp 6 grams
1 teaspoon 2 grams

Fruits and Fruit Juices

In Chinese:石灰热情
British (UK) term:
en français:zeste de lime
en español:ralladura de limón

Recipes using lime zest

There are 158 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Simply Refreshing Summer Lime Tart

Simply Refreshing Summer Lime Tart

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You can decorate this easy tart to look so elegant, your guests will be impressed.

Suzy's Lime Cheesecake

Suzy's Lime Cheesecake

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Suzy's Lime Cheesecake recipe

Thai Cucumber Salad

Thai Cucumber Salad

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A quick yet refreshing Thai cucumber salad accompanies well with most of your summer Barbecue dishes.

Key Lime Pie with Tropical Fruits

Key Lime Pie with Tropical Fruits

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A light and delicious key lime pie is topped with fresh strawberries and star fruit, and drizzled with key lime syrup. It' not only an eye-pleaser, but also a belly pleaser.

Lemon-Lime Tea Cookies

Lemon-Lime Tea Cookies

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Soft, light and buttery cookies with a burst of citrusy flavor. Perfect for a garden party.

Lemon-Lime Tea Cookies

Lemon-Lime Tea Cookies

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Soft, light and buttery cookies with a burst of citrusy flavor. Perfect for a garden party.

Asian Style Grilled Scallops with Somen Noodle Salad and Cilantro Vinaigrette

Asian Style Grilled Scallops with Somen Noodle Salad & Cilantro Vinaigrette

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Asian Style Grilled Scallops with Somen Noodle Salad and Cilantro Vinaigrette

Margarita Cheesecake with Lime Sour Cream Topping

Margarita Cheesecake with Lime Sour Cream Topping

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Creamy, smooth and rich cheesecake.

Black Bean, Veggie and Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Black Bean, Veggie & Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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This is a vegetarian version of black bean-taco salad. The dressing is so refreshing and tasty, which makes this bean and veggie salad taste still delicious.

Key Lime Cake (Lighter Version)

Key Lime Cake (Lighter Version)

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By using mostly whole wheat flour, a combination of applesauce, butter and olive oil makes this key lime cake much healthier and lighter than your regular key lime cake. It still tastes absolutely delcious, will for sure satisfy your palate without guilt.

Key Lime Cake with Lime Syrup

Key Lime Cake with Lime Syrup

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A very citrus and moist key lime cake, you don't have to be in the keys, you can still have a slice or two of this delicious cake.

Asian Sesame Soba Noodles with Cucumber, Bok Choy, and Mixed Greens

Asian Sesame Soba Noodles with Cucumber, Bok Choy, & Mixed Greens

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A delicious and refreshing soba noodle salad, serve it as a tasty side dish or a vegetarian main dish.

Florida Key Lime Pie

Florida Key Lime Pie

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Delicious key lime pie, make it at home and enjoy it at any time even if you are not in the Keys.

Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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A delicious yet refreshing salad! The dressing is amazingly flavorful.

Key Lime Cake with Lime Cream Filling

Key Lime Cake with Lime Cream Filling

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If you like key lime pie, you will definitely like this key lime cake, instead of using whipping cream, we use meringue, it is much lower fat and calories, and the flavour is absolutely delicious!

Key Lime Cake with Lime Cream Filling

Key Lime Cake with Lime Cream Filling

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If you like key lime pie, you will definitely like this key lime cake, instead of using whipping cream, we use meringue, it is much lower fat and calories, and the flavour is absolutely delicious!

Best Florida Key Lime Pie

Best Florida Key Lime Pie

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With the fruity taste of lime, this delicious pie is perfect for your next family reunion. Best served with a whipped topping of your choice!

Lime Coriander Sour Cream Dip

Lime Coriander Sour Cream Dip

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Refreshing lime cilantro sour cream dip is great with some baked sweet potato wedges.

Lime and Coconut Milk Bread (Bread Machine)

Lime & Coconut Milk Bread (Bread Machine)

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A big summer fruit salad tastes even better with the tropical taste of this light bread. Slices are irresistible with nutted cream cheese or chicken salad.

Key Lime Pudding Cake

Key Lime Pudding Cake

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A self-saucing cake that's magically fluffy and creates it's own tangy key lime curd. Developed at our summer home in Key Largo with inspiration after watching Junior MasterChef Australia.

Coconut Cream Cake with Lemon and Lime Filling

Coconut Cream Cake with Lemon & Lime Filling

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Creamy, buttery, sweet and fluffy.

Kabocha Squash Soup

Kabocha Squash Soup

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Kabocha squash, also known as Japanese squash, has a flavour between sweet potatoes and pumpkin. You can also use pumpkin or acorn squash in this recipe.

Key Lime Slice

Key Lime Slice

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Came up with this delicious key lime slice recipe while in Key Largo, Florida. Similar to the Aussie Lemon slice but with a twist of the keys.

Key Lime Pie-Low Fat

Key Lime Pie-Low Fat

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This Key Lime Pie was so much lighter, and the meringue topping was fluffy, creamy and super light. Enjoy this delicious key lime pie without feeling guilty!

Pineapple and Shrimp Tom Yum Soup

Pineapple & Shrimp Tom Yum Soup

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Excellent! Very authentic rendition of this classic soup. Very fresh and clean tasting with great flavor. It even beats the hot and sour soup from my favorite Chinese restaurant.

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