This is a selfish smoothie. At a time of the year when food and cooking is all about hospitality, I've made something entirely for me, a concoction I knew from the start--with 100% certainty--that no one else in my house would desire except me.
But it's ok for several reasons. First, because I need a burst of energy for the next few days, and this revitalizing drink provides plenty. Second, because I am least "sharing" my drink with you, fair reader. Third, because balance is a good thing--i.e., it's fine to take 10 minutes out of my day to do nothing save for savoring a smoothie...I think...still working on that one...and finally, because this simple drink thrills me to my toes, and that's always fine justification for a food blog.
I should also mention that this is the inaugural smoothie from spanking brand new, first-ever Vitamix 750 Blender! I entered a Food Network Contest many months back that asked contestants to come devise a single recipe that makes use of a blender and combines (1) shrimp, (2) watermelon, (3) dill pickles, and (4) soy sauce. Seriously.
I entered the dessert category. Seriously.
Lucky me, I won a mixer! I promise to put it to good blog use in the days, months and years to come. I will, however, spare you my shrimp-watermelon-pickle-soy sauce assemblage.
Enjoy the days ahead, safe travels, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Raw Beet and Apple Detox Smoothie
Makes 1 large or 2 medium servings
1 medium red beet, scrubbed, peeled and finely grated (about 2/3 cup grated)
1/2 of 1 small zucchini, grated (about 1/3 cup grated)
2 medium sweet-tart apples, grated (e.g., Braeburn or Gala)
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 of a medium English cucumber, grated (about 3 to 4 tbsp)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
2-1/2 cups ice water
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth.
5 comments:
Just what I need before--and after--tgiving! And I love beets, so this one is getting made tomorrow morning before the festivities begin
Preeta ;)
lthis is gorgeous, Camilla! I would love more details about the shrimp-pickle-soy-watermelon dessert--I cannot imagine what you came up with!
Long time lurker here. I made this smoothie this morning and it was delicious. I've made a lot of green smoothies before and had a lot of beet juice, but this was my first beet smoothie. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi, B! So glad you enjoyed it! :)
What a great recipe. Thank you! To save time, I pre- blended the raw beet chunks (didn't spend time grating) and some apple chunks and then poured the mixture into ice cube trays. Now when I want to make this smoothie I just grab about 4 of the frozen cubes and blend with the remaining ingredients. Delicious and frosty treat.
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