Fruit/Veggie Smoothie 果蔬汁

by | Jun 20, 2021 | American, Fusion, Veggie

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Ever since I started to pay attention to my diet a few years ago, I have been using smoothies with different combination of ingredients. I have some combinations for breakfast and others as drinks going with meals. I reviewed recipes of different smoothies and gradually came up with a list of ingredients I like to use in my recipes. This recipe is very personal. It’s a recipe I tweak a little every time I prepare it and something I use about 3-4 times every week during the pandemic. I don’t say it’s the best tasting smoothie, but I’m obsessed with the nutrition in the ingredients.

I learned that sprouts contain more mineral contents, enzymes, and vitamins, such as vitamin A, B complex, and C. I also heard that pineapples have a lot of phytochemicals, particularly in the core. These two ingredients become the base of my fruit/veggie smoothies. Before using this kind of smoothie, I have been consuming kombucha for some time as people promote its nutritional benefits. Since sprouts and veggie have strong flavor, I decided to use kombucha to bring in some sweetness to offset the raw veggie flavor. To improve absorption of some of the oil-soluble nutrition in the ingredients, I add some mixed nuts.

I do need to point out that using raw sprouts and veggies might post potential risk of food poisoning. I always dip my veggies in boiling water for a short period time and rinse my sprouts thoroughly.  

Again, this is a very personal list of ingredients. People might find it hard to swallow, but I find it very satisfying.

Veggie smoothie

Fruit/Veggie Smoothie 果蔬汁

Fruit/veggie smoothies are very versitale. You can include ingredients you like. This is a very personal recipe.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 8 mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine fusion

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 oz kale (other veggies)
  • 1-2 oz sprouts
  • 5-6 liquid oz kombucha tea
  • 3-4 pieces pineapple slice（chunk)
  • 1-2 tbsp mixed nuts

Instructions
 

  • Cut the whole phineapple into small chunks (or buy from grocers)
  • Rinse the sprouts to remove the seed shells
  • Dip the kale in boiling water for 15-30 seconds. Pour out hot water and rinse with cold water
  • Add all ingredients to the blender. Blend at high speed for 45-60 seconds
  • Pour out the smoothie to serve

Video

Notes

-I buy whole pineapples and precut into chunks and store in a freezer. This way, I don't have to add extra ice cubes. Due to high phytochemical content, I keep the core. 
-I rotate among clover, broccoli and alfalfa sprouts as these are the three I could buy in local grocers.
-Replacing kale, you can also use arugula, spinach, and baby broccoli. I once saw insect eggs on my kale, so I dip it in boiling water for some 30 seconds. 
-You can use apples or other fruits to replace pineapple. 
Keyword fruit smoothie, fruits, kale, smoothie, sprout, sprouts, veggie smoothie, 果蔬汁, 水果汁, 蔬菜汁