Yield: 2 cups, 1 serving

More savory than sweet, this smoothie is filled with nutrient-rich greens. It’s one of my favorites for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cucumber, unpeeled and chopped
• 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 apple, unpeeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped kale, packed
• 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, packed
• 1/8 lemon, peeled

Equipment

• measuring cups
• cutting board
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• blender
• rubber spatula

Put all the ingredients in a blender and process on high speed until smooth. Stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator, Nonsweet Green Smoothie will keep for 12 hours.