Lime gives this cucumber and spinach smoothie a more aromatic, almost floral sourness than lemon would. It is thin, cold and very refreshing.
20 g
baby spinach
120 g
cucumber
¾ oz
lime juice juice of about one lime
1
kiwi
5 oz
water
1 tsp
agave syrup to taste (optional)
Garnish: Lime wheel · Ice: Served up, no ice
Baby Spinach Cucumber Smoothie with Lime
Light, zesty and cooling, with a perfumed lime sourness and a fresh cucumber note.
This is the lime version of the spinach and cucumber smoothie. Lime juice has a sharper, more perfumed acidity than lemon and pairs particularly well with cucumber, which tastes cool and mild and consists mostly of water. Baby spinach adds color along with folate and vitamin K, and kiwi brings sweetness and vitamin C.
Without dairy or banana it stays light, more like a green juice with body. That makes it a good choice for hot days or a mid-morning pick-me-up. Adjust the lime to taste, since limes vary a lot in juiciness.
Both work. Lime is more aromatic, lemon a little milder and fruitier.
It is fresh and tart. Use less lime juice or a little agave syrup to soften it.
Yes, it contains only vegetables, fruit, lime and water.
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