By Cleverchefs
June is for Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the world’s most popular fruits, but they are also like little red superheroes! Packed with Vitamin C, Manganese, iron and Potassium. Delicious whole or as an ingredient.
Its scientific name is: Fragaria × ananassa
nutrition
An 80g serving of strawberries provides approximately 26 calories, 0.5g protein, and 0.4g fat, 4.9g carbohydrates, 13.0g fibre, 136mg potassium, 49mcg folate and 46mg vit C.
Interesting Facts
Strawberries Have Seeds on the Outside:
Strawberries are unique because their seeds are on the outside; in fact, each strawberry contains about 200 tiny seeds.
surname: Rose
Believe it or not, strawberries are related to roses! That's why they smell so sweet and delicious.
Strawberries Were Used as Medicine:
A long time ago, people used strawberries to help treat bad breath and other health problems. Now we enjoy them because they taste so good!
Chop it! Cook it! Chomp it!
Did you know that strawberries can be different colours? While we usually see red strawberries, they can also be white or yellow!
These colourful varieties might taste a little different, too, with white strawberries often having a unique pineapple-like flavour.
A delicious summer classic
sweet, creamy, the perfect treat!
Serve this creamy set Italian dessert with a top layer of fresh strawberry sauce
A creamy breakfast-friendly blend that's high in calcium and low in calories
Delicious Summer afternoon snack
Easy Strawberry Granita
INGREDIENTS
2 cups fresh strawberries (washed and hulled)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions: Blend: Mix strawberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Freeze: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer. Scrape: After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape the ice crystals. Repeat every 30 minutes until the granita is fully frozen and fluffy (about 3 hours total).
Serve: Scoop into bowls and enjoy!
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