GREEN SMOOTHIE WITH CUCUMBER AND CUMIN

Green Smoothie With Cucumber and Cumin image

This smoothie, the only savory drink in this week's Recipes for Health, is a bit like an Indian lassi, with a little heat from the pinch of cayenne, and some lovely spice. I used a mix of baby greens - chard, baby kale and spinach, as well as parsley and mint. It makes for a filling lunch.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories breakfast, brunch, lunch, shakes and smoothies

Time 2m

Yield 1 generous serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup kefir
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped cucumber (seedless) (about 5 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup, tightly packed, greens such as kale, chard, spinach
1 quarter-size slice ginger, peeled
1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne (more to taste)

Steps:

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 248, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 183 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams