Moroccan Preserved Lemons Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Moroccan Preserved Lemons Recipe). The lemons have to be cured for at least 1 month but then they will keep for many months in the fridge, where their flavor intensifies over time. They are preserved whole but only the peel is used in cooking, the flesh is discarded. If possible, use organic lemons.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Additional: 2weeks5days

Total: 2weeks5days

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 preserved lemons

Moroccan Preserved Lemons Recipe

Ingredients

6 organic lemons

¼ cup kosher salt

1 cup lukewarm water

or as needed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Scrub lemons thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each lemon into quarters but do not cut all the way through the top so that the lemon still holds together.

Step 2

Rub lemons generously with salt inside and out and along all the cuts. Place them in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add lukewarm water to cover; the lemons should be fully immersed. Screw on the lid and let cure for 1 month in a dark dry and cool place.

Nutritional Information

Moroccan Preserved Lemons Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 22.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.3g 3%

Carbohydrates: 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 5.3g 21%

Fat: 0.3g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 33.6IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 86.2mg 144%

Folate: 7.8mcg 2%

Calcium: 69.5mg 7%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 13.8mg 5%

Potassium: 162.8mg 5%

Sodium: 3800mg 152%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.