Sweet Beets and Greens Smoothies
The sweet berries and pomegranate juice mask the vegetables (beets and leafy greens) hiding in this superfood smoothie.
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Sweet Beets and Greens Smoothies
Directions
- In a medium saucepan cook beets, covered, in boiling water for 30 to 40 minutes or until very tender. Drain beets in a colander. Run cold water over beets until cool. Drain well.
- In a blender combine beets, blueberries, strawberries, pomegranate juice, and honey. Cover and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape sides of blender as needed. Add chard (blender will be full); cover and blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape sides of blender as needed.
- Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately.
From the Test Kitchen
*Tip:
Use fresh beets for the best flavor. If fresh beets are unavailable, you can substitute one 8-ounce package refrigerated cooked whole baby beets for the fresh beets (see photo, page xx).
Make-Ahead Tip:
Prepare smoothies as directed. Transfer to an airtight freezer container. Cover and chill for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Sweet Beets and Greens Smoothies)
- Per serving:
- 178 kcal ,
- 1 g fat
- (0 g sat. fat ,
- 0 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 0 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 0 mg chol. ,
- 89 mg sodium ,
- 44 g carb. ,
- 5 g fiber ,
- 37 g sugar ,
- 2 g pro.