Canarino Recipe

Name: Canarino Recipe
Prep time: 15

5 out of 5 stars (based on 19 reviews)

15 min prep

1 servings

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3 ingredients

I was first introduced to this Canarino in Milan and was amazed to find how much taste could come out of a strip of lemon peel. The name means ‘Canary’ aptly describes the color of...

1 lemon, well washed and dried (See Ann’s Tip)
Boiling filtered water
Sugar or honey, to taste (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

16 cals

Carbohydrates

5 g

Sugar

1 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

1 mg

Directions

With a sharp knife or peeler, thinly shave off a 1-inch long strip of peel off the lemon, one per cup. Take care not to include the white pith.
Put the strip of peel into a cup or mug and pour boiling water over it. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes to get a delicious pale yellow cup of lemony Canarino.

Chef Tips

Try to buy organic citrus when using the peel for cooking, especially when in chemo treatment. Regular citrus peel can have more pesticides on it.

Registered Dietitian Approved

Our recipes, articles, and videos are reviewed by our oncology-trained dietitians to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Institute for Cancer Research and the American Cancer Society