Lucid Food by Louisa Shafia, Green Smoothie Recipe

Green Smoothie 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. Makes 6 cups 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

21/4 cups water

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water.

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