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!
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!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 71kcal
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.
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The tiger population has plummeted from an estimated 40,000 animals in 1947,to just 1,706 in 2011.
And some super fun Photography.. Dogs underwater!:) Some pictures make the pooches look scary.. but they are having some crazy amount of fun!
Amy says
February 23, 2012 at 5:59 amsmoothie is with some uncommon combination…but looks very delicious & healthy!!
Preeti says
February 23, 2012 at 8:07 amThat sounds very healthy!! Love the idea of getting hold of al the greens and health in a glass!!
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says
February 23, 2012 at 5:48 pmI 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!
Richa says
February 24, 2012 at 5:34 pmThanks 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..:)
Anu says
February 24, 2012 at 1:08 amI 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
Richa says
February 24, 2012 at 5:31 pmThanks Anu.. it doesnt taste much of the greens. give it a try!
Anonymous says
February 24, 2012 at 1:20 amnice opinion.. thanks for sharing....
Deeps @ Naughty Curry says
February 24, 2012 at 8:31 ama salad smoothie, what a great idea! so nutritious too
Richgail says
February 27, 2012 at 10:44 pmI’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 =)
TheHolisticHealthCoach says
March 3, 2012 at 3:21 pmGreen smoothies rock! They are so energizing…this looks very yummy!
Ani says
September 28, 2013 at 1:31 amThis 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.
Ani says
September 28, 2013 at 1:34 amThe 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.
Richa says
September 28, 2013 at 1:35 amAwesome! so glad you like it Ani!