Low Fat Citrus Vinegar Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups white wine vinegar

zest from 2 lemons, cut into strips

--1/4 cup

-- or a combination of citrus zest

1 strip lemon

-- or citrus peel

1 dried red chill pepper, optional

Method

Place zest and vinegar in a glass measure or microwave-safe glass bowl; microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 2 minutes.

Let stand 10 minutes.

Remove lemon zest.

Pour vinegar into a clean bottle or jar.

Add thin strip of peel and dried red chili pepper, if desired.

Cover jar tightly with a nonmetal lid (or cover jar with plastic wrap and tightly seal with a metal lid).

Store in a cool, dark place up to 6 months.

Remove chili pepper after several days, if desired.

Makes about 2 cups.

Serving size: 1 tablespoon.

Nutrition facts per tablespoon: 2 cal.

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