Pear and Arugula Smoothie With Ginger and Walnuts
Published February 26, 2012
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
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Ingredients
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup arugula, tightly packed (about 30 grams)
1 tablespoon walnuts (7 grams)
½ ripe pear, cored and peeled (100 grams)
1 quarter-size piece of fresh ginger, peeled
2 to 4 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt (to taste)
3 ice cubes
Nutritional analysis per serving
35 grams carbs; 6 milligrams cholesterol; 206 calories; 1 gram monosaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 8 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 34 milligrams sodium; 5 grams protein; 23 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 full minute.
This is best enjoyed right away.
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I really like this - it has a nice tart/sweet flavor. If I use an organic pear I do not bother peeling and sometimes I use an apple instead if that is what I have. Do not skip the ginger. I keep some peeled and sliced in the freezer so it is easy to throw in. I have also been known to use half and half if I don't have yogurt, but it is not as tart when I do this.
Excellent! I just made exactly per the recipe for the first time (yes, using a scale, which I like to do first time around anytime I try a new recipe), except no ice cubes. For oranges that was 2 and a half for me, and most of one pear which had seen better days:) The arugula taste comes though but muted, which I like because I am not a huge fan of arugula (using Trader Joe's baby arugula, more mature may be more pronounced), and it does not taste overly sweet, just fresh and virtuous:)
This is my favorite smoothie ever. I have it almost every day. Some changes: I add fresh turmeric and about a half inch of fresh ginger, all unpeeled. I also add some unflavored protein powder and Greek yogurt. Delicious!
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Love this smoothie. I never would have thought to put arugula in a smoothie, but it works! No extra sweetener necessary. The only thing is that it’s a bit thin, so maybe I’d add more yogurt next time to thicken it up.
Holy smokes that's delicious! I had to find a way to get greens into my diet regularly that I didn't feel the need to drown in a fattening sauce or butter. I was dubious but gave it a try. On the ginger, I'm not a huge fan of it, so I started small and added to taste. About 2 grams was perfect. I was actually surprised by how much flavor the walnuts added. Don't skip!