Agua Fresca de Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Agua Fresca de Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) Recipe). Pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, comes in various colors, from white to red to yellow. Any one of them will do in this agua fresca. No need to remove or strain out the seeds since the blender will almost pulverize them. Freshly squeezed lime juice is used for a more authentic Mexican agua fresca but lemon juice can also be used. Serve cold and over ice.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Agua Fresca de Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) Recipe

Ingredients

2 pitayas (dragon fruit)

1 ½ cups water

¼ cup lime juice

6 packets stevia sugar substitute (such as Truvia®)

1 cup ice cubes

or as needed

Bucket of Margaritas

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Cut pitayas in half and scoop out flesh. Combine pitaya water lime juice and sugar substitute in a blender; blend until smooth.

Step 2

Fill 2 glasses with ice and pour agua fresca over ice.

Nutritional Information

Agua Fresca de Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 95.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 29.3g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 1g 2%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 15.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg

Vitamin C: 9.2mg 15%

Folate: 3.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 9.6mg 1%

Magnesium: 4.2mg 2%

Potassium: 37.8mg 1%

Sodium: 5.9mg

Calories From Fat: 9.4

*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.