Cucumer-Lime Agua Fresca

This recipe looked like a good way to use up some cucumbers that my coworker gave to me from his garden.  The recipe looked quick, easy and yummy.  And it was!!  The recipe below makes two servings and is from my September issue of food network magazine.

Image by Jason Hedlund

Ingredients:
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded if super seedy, and chopped
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 cup water
2 Tbsp Agave Syrup
juice of 1 lime

Directions:
1.  Puree all ingredients in a food processor.
2.  Chill for 30 minutes.
3.  Strain the mixture, pressing on the solids.
4.  Divide among two glasses and serve with ice, a lime slice and a mint leaf!  Enjoy!

Jason and Beth's Rating: 9/10  Super refreshing!

Nutrition:
76 calories
0g fat (0g saturated)
0mg cholesterol
2mg sodium
20g carbohydrates
2g fiber
17g sugar
1g protein