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    Lime's the Key: 7 Recipes with a Citrus Twist

    By | Shine Food – Tue, May 1, 2012 6:15 PM EDT

    7 Recipes with a Citrus Twist7 Recipes with a Citrus TwistI love citrus. I pick up bags of limes at a time when I'm at the market. Why? Limes are refreshing, they add zing and zest to everything from tacos to tequila drinks. (Hello, Cinco de Mayo!) Not to mention that they're incredibly budget-friendly -- much less expensive than their lemon counterparts. And we can't forget about all their health benefits, from aiding digestion to being fantastic for your skin. So grab a bag of limes and try these 7 citrus-packed recipes.










    Cherry Limeade Sorbet Cherry Limeade Sorbet 1. Cherry Limeade Sorbet
    Break out the ice cream maker and whip up a batch of this cherry limeade sorbet in no time at all. It's sweet, tart, and refreshing.
    Make cherry limeade sorbet












    Lime Watermelon Shooters Lime Watermelon Shooters 2. Lime Watermelon Shooters
    Once you've juiced your fresh limes, don't throw away the rinds. Make these clever lime watermelon shooters. Cheers!
    Make lime watermelon shooters












    Chili Lime Deviled Eggs Chili Lime Deviled Eggs 3. Chili Lime Deviled Eggs
    Here's a classic with a twist. Deviled eggs just got a a swift kick in the proverbial pants with the help of chili and lime.
    Make chili lime deviled eggs







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    Mango-Lime Fruit Leather Mango-Lime Fruit Leather 4. Mango-Lime Fruit Leather
    Do your kids love fruit roll-ups? Try this easy mango-lime homemade version. It's tastier and healthier.
    Make mango-lime fruit leather












    Fresh Pea and Lime Hummus Fresh Pea and Lime Hummus 5. Fresh Pea and Lime Hummus
    Hummus is a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies. This one is packed with fresh peas and lots of lime. Don't forget the pita chips!
    Make fresh pea and lime hummus








    Peanut Lime Soba Noodles Peanut Lime Soba Noodles 6. Peanut Lime Soba Noodles These vegan peanut lime soba noodles are easy to make and require just a few ingredients. Cashews and broccoli give it color and texture.
    Make peanut lime soba noodles













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    Mint Lime Spring Green Fruit Salad Mint Lime Spring Green Fruit Salad 7. Mint Lime Spring Green Fruit Salad
    Go green! This tasty fruit salad is complete with mint, lime, avocado, green apple, and kiwi.
    Make mint lime spring green fruit salad









    - By Paula Jones
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