This is a smoothie for people who like their greens with character. Young dandelion leaves bring a pleasant bitterness, ginger a warm bite, and lime and tart apple keep it fresh.
1
apple tart variety, cored
3 leaves
dandelion leaves young, tender leaves
15 g
baby spinach
15 g
lamb's lettuce
5 g
ginger peeled
½ oz
lime juice
6¾ oz
water
Garnish: Lime wheel · Ice: Served up, no ice
Dandelion Ginger Smoothie with Lime
Fresh and green with a light bitterness, tart apple, lime and a warm ginger finish.
Dandelion leaves are a traditional spring green in many European kitchens, with a bitterness similar to rocket or endive. Young, tender leaves are milder than older ones. Here they are balanced by a tart apple, lime juice and fresh ginger, while baby spinach and lamb's lettuce add a mild, leafy base.
The original recipe had no liquid, so this version adds water to make it drinkable. It is not a sweet smoothie; think of it as a green morning drink.
Yes, pleasantly so; young leaves are milder. The apple and lime balance it.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Farmers markets and organic shops sell them in spring, or you can pick young leaves from unsprayed meadows.
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