Recipe: Green Smoothie (make ahead, using greens, fruit and almonds)

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."


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

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

Makes 6 cups
Used by permission to Recipelink.com from Ten Speed Press
Source: Lucid Food by Louisa Shafia