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    Home » gluten free

    Chard, Lettuce, Pear, Ginger Smoothie.

    Published: Feb 23, 2012 · Modified: Jun 21, 2018 by Richa 14 Comments

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    What do you do when there is a bunch of fresh greens sitting in the refrigerator and you cant eat a salad. Make them into a Smoothie! I usually cook the greens slightly or blanch them since I cannot easily digest the raw version. With some fruit added to the smoothie, the greens taste gets hidden and though it looks like a green smoothie, it doesn’t taste like one!:)

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    Similar to my other smoothies which usually were fruit smoothies. but this time there’s a whole lotta green. Check out the collection of Smoothies, coolers and drinks on the album here , like the pretty purple Pomegranate Spple Satsuma and more!
     
     

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    Chard, Lettuce, Pear, Ginger Smoothie

    What do you do when there is a bunch of fresh greens sitting in the refrigerator and you cant eat a salad. Make them into a Smoothie! 
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    cooling time15 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: healthy smoothie, nutritious smoothie
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 71kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (250 ml) water
    • 4-5 (4) big Chard leaves and soft stems chopped
    • 4-5 (4) big lettuce leaves chopped
    • 1 pear chopped
    • 1/2 inch (0.5 inch) ginger chopped
    • black pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon raw sugar or maple/agave
    • 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) rock salt kala namak
    • 1/8 teaspoon (0.13 teaspoon) salt
    • generous pinch of fennel powder or cumin powder optional
    • fresh lemon juice to taste

    Instructions

    • In a deep pan or pressure cooker, put all the ingredients.
    • Cook on low-medium until pear is just about tender and the leaves wilted, or pressure cook for 1 whistle.
    • Let it cool, then blend. Add fresh lemon juice to taste, adjust salt, black pepper and water consistency.
    • Serve!

    Notes

    Nutritional values are based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Chard, Lettuce, Pear, Ginger Smoothie
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 71
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium 514mg22%
    Potassium 913mg26%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 18850IU377%
    Vitamin C 74.9mg91%
    Calcium 133mg13%
    Iron 4.3mg24%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
    This Smoothie is heading to Ricki’s Wellness Weekend, Slightly indulgent Tuesdays.
     
     
    On a great news note.. Did you hear about an entire village being relocated in India to make room for the tigers!
    India is home to half of the world’s rapidly shrinking wild tiger population but has been struggling to halt the big cat’s decline in the face of poachers, international smuggling networks and loss of habitat.
    The tiger population has plummeted from an estimated 40,000 animals in 1947,to just 1,706 in 2011.
    Read more here…https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/entire-indian-village-relocates-sake-tigers.html
     
    And some super fun Photography.. Dogs underwater!:) Some pictures make the pooches look scary.. but they are having some crazy amount of fun!
     

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    1. Ani

      September 28, 2013 at 1:34 am

      The seasons are changing and I feel my body transitioning. Pears are so perfect right now. I can never get enough greens. Cooked greens are easier to digest. This smoothie is so delicious with agave syrup as sweetener.

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      • Richa

        September 28, 2013 at 1:35 am

        Awesome! so glad you like it Ani!

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    2. Ani

      September 28, 2013 at 1:31 am

      This is a winner! It’s Fall and I feel my body transitioning. I can never get enough greens.Cooked greens are much easier to digest. And pears are so perfect right now. This smoothie is delicious with agave syrup as sweetener.

      Reply
    3. TheHolisticHealthCoach

      March 03, 2012 at 3:21 pm

      Green smoothies rock! They are so energizing…this looks very yummy!

      Reply
    4. Richgail

      February 27, 2012 at 10:44 pm

      I’m leaning towards drinking more healthy smoothies and I find this recipe a great way to start. I certainly would love to make a green smoothie without tasting like one =)

      Reply
    5. Deeps @ Naughty Curry

      February 24, 2012 at 8:31 am

      a salad smoothie, what a great idea! so nutritious too

      Reply
    6. Anonymous

      February 24, 2012 at 1:20 am

      nice opinion.. thanks for sharing....

      Reply
    7. Anu

      February 24, 2012 at 1:08 am

      I never tried greens in smoothie. I doono why i don’t like veggie combination in smoothie or juice. Yours looks healthy, Let me try and see. Happy following you

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 24, 2012 at 5:31 pm

        Thanks Anu.. it doesnt taste much of the greens. give it a try!

        Reply
    8. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes

      February 23, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      I love Green Smoothies; I have never tried this combo before but must!

      Love the underwater pup pics- they are hillarious 🙂 And what great news about the Tigers, that is just simply amazing!

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 24, 2012 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks Heather. I know.. those are some great captures.. my pom will never do this. I have apicture of him with hubbs trying to make him step into the shallow water on the beach and all his four feet are spread up in all directions.. like nooo.. my feet cannot touch the water..:)

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    9. Preeti

      February 23, 2012 at 8:07 am

      That sounds very healthy!! Love the idea of getting hold of al the greens and health in a glass!!

      Reply
    10. Amy

      February 23, 2012 at 5:59 am

      smoothie is with some uncommon combination…but looks very delicious & healthy!!

      Reply

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