Creamy Cilantro Smoothie

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Spring is the time for greens - cleansing, nutritious, hydrating and alkalizing. In this savory recipe cucumber, cilantro and celery ensure all of the above, in a lovely combo with a satisfying avocado.

Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw

Preparation Time: 15 min.

Serves: 1-2

Ingredients:

  • 1 cucumber, cut into chunks
  • 5-6 stalks of celery, cut into pieces
  • 1 small bunch of fresh cilantro (about 1 packed cup), chopped
  • ¼ - ½ of red bell pepper, cut into pieces
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • 1 avocado, peeled and pit removed
  • ½ tsp. Celtic sea salt
  • a small piece of hot pepper (to taste)
  • a few pine nuts for garnishing

Directions:

Make 2 cups of juice from cucumber and celery. Place the juice into the blender, add the rest of the ingredients, except for nuts, and blend on high until smooth. Pour into a glass, and garnish with chopped red pepper and pine nuts.

Ingredients: cucumber, celery, cilantro, red bell pepper, lime juice, avocado, sea salt, hot pepper, pine nuts

Recipe Type: Smoothie