1 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp liquid sweetener
2 each limes, juice only
4 cup cantaloupe balls
1 fresh mint sprigs
1 lime slices
Directions
Bring water & sweetener to a boil, remove from heat & cool to room
temperature. Mix in lime juice & set aside.
Place cantaloupe in four serving dishes & pour syrup over the fruit.
Garnish with the mint & lime slices.
"Vegetarian Gourmet" Spring, 1995
Servings: 4 servings
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