Bevanda energizzante alle verdure

Ingredienti

• 1 large clove garlic
• 1 cup kale
• 1 cup spinach
• 2 radishes
• 1 medium slice fresh ginger
• 1 small stalk (bundle) chopped celery
• 1/2 large cucumber (not peeled)
• 10 baby carrots
• 1/4 small beet
• 6 stalks asparagus
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 thin slice unpeeled lemon

Preparazione

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Season to taste (a pinch of flavored sea salt works very well).

2. 2

   Our experiments have found that starting with the tomato, garlic, spinach, kale, and lemon works best. Otherwise you may end up with an air bubble in your blender. Start on a low speed until everything is nicely chopped, then increase speed slowly until you reach your desired consistency.

3. 3

   Tips

4. 4

   Do not worry about matching this ingredient list exactly. No asparagus on hand, or the beet looks past its prime? Swap in extra celery or cucumber, or leave out any single vegetable without much loss. Kale and spinach are mostly interchangeable here, too, so use whichever is fresher in your fridge.

5. 5

   This is a savory blend, not a fruit smoothie, so it does not keep as well. Drink it right away for the best texture, or store it covered in the fridge for up to a day; the vegetables will settle and separate, so give it a good shake before drinking. We do not recommend freezing this one, since raw greens turn watery and dull after thawing.

6. 6

   If the garlic flavor is too sharp for your taste, cut the clove in half. Too thick to drink easily? Thin it with a splash of water or extra tomato rather than more greens, so it does not turn bitter.