If you are thinking GREEN today, you should definitely try this. I whipped this recipe up in seconds in my new Blendtec and my sister is crunching away on goodness now. This is a raw, vegan recipe, but will please everyone celebrating St. Patrick's day!
Avocado Cucumber Soup
Part I
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 medium-large ripe avocado
- 1 large cucumber [regular or English]
- 3 tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- Himalayan or sea salt to taste
- 2 springs of cilantro
1 medium size Roma tomato, diced
1-2 tbs red onions chopped
1/2 avocado, chopped in cubes, if desired
Preparation
- Blend Part I ingredients in a blender until creamy smooth
- Pour in your favorite pretty bowl
- Garnish with Part II ingredients
[Might be enjoyable with some Tortilla chips or a small slice of home made bread!]
Want more green? Try this.
Banana Strawberry Green Smoothie
Makes 4 servings
• 2 cups filtered water
• 2-3 ripe bananas
• 16 oz ripe strawberries, including the little greens
• 2 large handfuls of spinach
Preparation
• Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
• If you are lacking in sweetness, which you should not, add a couple of pitted dates to the mix.
If you need more GREEN still try any of the Green Smoothies in the Green Smoothie category.
Enjoy! Stay Green! And let me tell you what you made.
