This beet smoothie is a delicious way to get your daily portion of vegetables. It is like a savoury vegetable salad with just a little punch from the fresh ginger. In addition, the olive oil is great for the health of your nervous system.
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| Beet veggie smoothie |
Yield: 2 smoothies
Ingredients:
1 beet, approximately 5 c. (2 in.) in diameter
6 beet leaves, including stalks
1 sweet red bell papper
1 tomato
1 carrot
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 - 2 celery stalks
6 - 8 stems of cilantro
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup cold water
salt and pepper to taste
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| Beet, beet leaves, sweet red bell pepper, tomato, ginger celery, cilantro and carrot |
Preparation:
1. Wash the vegetables. Peel the beet. Chop it into chunks. Place into a blender together with ¼ cup water. Pulse on 'High'.
2. Add chopped tomato, bell pepper and carrot to blender. Blend until pureed.
3. Add the remaining ingredients. Blend to a fine pureed. Adjust seasonings.
