Yellow Bell Pepper, Lemongrass and Ginger Sorbet
This frozen treat delivers a mouthwatering combination of flavors. The combination of tangy peppers, citrus lemongrass and spicy ginger, along with the gorgeous yellow color, will make this dessert a hit at your next dinner party.
Course: Dessert
Keyword: ginger, gluten-free, lemongrass, sorbet, vegan, vegetarian, yellow bell pepper
Servings: 6
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Live Naturally Magazine
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- 2½ cups water
- 6 medium yellow bell peppers
- 2 cups cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh ginger juice (or blend 2 tablespoons fresh ginger with ½ cup water and strain)
- Fresh mint or sliced jalapeno, for garnish
In a food processor or blender, puree lemongrass with water until mostly smooth. Pour mixture into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, until lemongrass becomes more fragrant. Remove from heat, cover pan, and let lemongrass steep for 20 minutes.
Cut bell peppers in half; remove seeds, and place peppers on a sheet pan with the skin up. Broil peppers until the skin has blistered, cover in foil, and set aside to cool. Once cool, gently remove skin. Place peppers in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
Strain lemongrass from water, and pour into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir in sugar until dissolved and mixture begins to simmer. Remove from heat, and cool.
Pour this simple syrup into the bell pepper puree. Mix in lemon and ginger juice.
If you have an ice cream machine, put mixture into machine and follow the instructions. Otherwise, put parchment paper over a cookie sheet, and pour mixture over it. Put tray in freezer. Once completely frozen, break puree into pieces and blend immediately in a food processor when ready to serve. Garnish with mint or sliced jalapeno.
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g