Green Smoothie

Name: Green Smoothie
Yield: makes 6 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed kale, collard, or other leafy greens, stems removed and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 sweet apple, coarsely chopped; 1 large banana, coarsely chopped; 2 oranges, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup almonds; 2 1/4 cups water

December 14, 2011

Take a break from cooking and make a satisfying meal from raw fruits and vegetables. This drink takes about twelve minutes to make from start to finish. It’s a great way to get your greens without any work, and I like the slightly fibrous texture the greens impart. The smoothie is good for two days if you want to have it for a few meals. After storing it overnight in the refrigerator, just reblend it for a few seconds. As different fruits come into season, try berries instead of oranges, or a ripe peach instead of the banana. In hot weather, blend in several ice cubes.

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