The green smoothie is the quickest way to incorporate a serving of green leafy vegetables first thing in the morning. Spinach provides iron and folate, cucumber provides hydration, and ginger provides spicy and digestive characteristics.
Mediterranean
Green Smoothie infused with Spinach, Cucumber and Ginger
Green smoothie infused with spinach, cucumber and ginger: refreshing, spicy and low-sugar drink. Ready in 5 minutes with the mixer.
- Spain
- Starter
- Light
- Low fat
- High fiber
- easy
5 min
Tiempo de Preparación
1
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 110 kcal
- Protein 3 g
- Fiber 4 g
- Carbohydrates 24 g
- Fat 1 g
- Sodium 95 mg
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Preparation
Green Smoothie infused with Spinach, Cucumber and Ginger is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 5 minutes in total (5 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 5 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 1 large handful of baby spinach (60 g).
- Have ready: ½ medium cucumber.
- Have ready: 1 green apple.
- Have ready: 1 piece of fresh ginger (2 cm).
- Have ready: Juice of ½ lemon.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Wash all vegetables and fruits well
Wash all vegetables and fruits well. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Chop the cucumber and unpeeled apple
Chop the cucumber and unpeeled apple. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Put all the ingredients in the powerful blender.
Put all the ingredients in the powerful blender. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Blend at maximum power for 60 seconds until you obtain a smooth texture.
Blend at maximum power for 60 seconds until you obtain a smooth texture. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serve immediately with ice to maintain nutrients and freshness
Serve immediately with ice to maintain nutrients and freshness. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Wash and dry the green leaves well; The residual water dilutes the dressing and dulls the texture.
- Present the starters at room temperature or warm as indicated in the recipe; The contrast marks the experience.
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