Refreshing Cucumber Chili Paletas

REFRESHING CUCUMBER CHILI PALETAS

Always use organic when possible

  • 5 cups cucumber, seeded, diced, peeled
  • 1 cucumber, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 1/4  fresh jalapeno, seeded, diced
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cups  fresh lemon or fresh lime juice
  • 3-4 oz paper cups
  • 15 sticks popsicle sticks

  1. Using a food processor or a blender, add 5 cups cucumber, jalapeno, chili powder, juice and sugar. Blend or process until very smooth.

  2. Using a fine mesh sieve, pour mixture over a measuring cup with a spout. Throw away any extra pulp

  3. Pour the mixture into the paper cups evenly. Add 3-5 pieces of cucumber Stir

  4. Top cups with plastic wrap Put a little slit for stick to go through. Place sticks in center of cups.

  5. Place cups in freezer fir 4-5 hours until firm .Enjoy!