When are Lemons in Season?
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Lemons are generally not eaten whole but used for the juice and zest to flavor dishes. Lemon zest is the colorful outer layer of the citrus peel. Store ripe lemons in the refrigerator in a loosely sealed plastic bag. Add lemon juice to marinades, sauces, dips, and vinaigrettes.
Fun fact: Lemon trees can produce up to 600 pounds per year.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Discover Foods: Lemons. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Lemons Handout (PDF, 864 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
Additional Resources
- Lemons Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Fruit and Vegetable Guide Series: Lemons. Utah State University Extension.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Lemon Corn Cake. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Lemons. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Lemons. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 lemon (2 1/8") ( 58g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 17 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 34 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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