When are Limes in Season?
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Limes are a citrus fruit that both the juice and zest are used in dishes. Lime zest is the bright green outer layer of a lime's peel. Store limes at room temperature and out of the sunlight for up to one week or in the refrigerator for up to four weeks. Add lime juice or zest to salsas, marinades, salads, dressings, and drinks.
Fun fact: It takes about three to four years for a lime tree to begin producing limes.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Discover Foods: Citrus. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Limes: Food $ense Guide to Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (PDF, 196 KB). SNAP-Ed. Utah State University Cooperative Extension.
Additional Resources
- Limes Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Coconut Rice with Bok Choy and Lime. Maryland SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Recipes.
- Easy Peanut Noodles. Maryland SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Recipes.
- Spicy Cucumber & Orange Salad. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Limes. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Limes. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 lime (2") ( 67g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 20 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 1 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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