Beet, carrot and blueberry smoothie

Beet , carrot and blueberry smoothie

Yield: 1 smoothie

This beet smoothie contains roughage, i.e., blueberry seeds, so the word 'smoothie' is a misnomer. However, I don't know what else to call it ;-) If the water is omitted, it may be thick -- depending upon how juicy the vegetables and berries are;  that is, it may be like a pudding and, therefore, would need to be eaten by spoon. The fresh mint garnish bursts in the mouth against the concentrated flavour of the beet-carrot-blueberry mixture.

Beet, carrot and blueberries

Ingredients: (all quantities are approximate)

1 small beet, washed, peeled and chopped

1 carrot, washed, peeled and chopped

1 handful, or more, fresh blueberries, washed

1teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup water

Garnish: fresh mint (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place chopped vegetables and the blueberries into a blender together with oil and water. 

Beet, carrot and blueberries in blender flask

2. Blend on 'High' until mixture is pureed.

3. Pour into a cold glass tumbler, .garnish with fresh mint, and insert drinking straw.

Beet, carrot and blueberry smoothie