A few basil leaves turn a simple pear and melon smoothie into something special. The herb adds a sweet, peppery fragrance that makes the fruit taste even fresher.
250 g
honeydew melon peeled, seeded
1
pear ripe
4 leaves
basil fresh
5 oz
water cold
Garnish: Basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Pear and Melon Smoothie with Basil
Light and juicy with honeyed melon, soft pear and a fragrant, slightly peppery basil note.
Basil is best known from Italian cooking, but its sweet, slightly peppery and clove-like aroma pairs remarkably well with melon. A few leaves are enough to give the smoothie a fragrant, grown-up note. Honeydew melon has a pale green, very juicy flesh with a mild, honeyed sweetness and a high water content, which makes it ideal for light, refreshing smoothies. The pear contributes body and a soft sweetness. Refreshing on warm days and a good way to use up basil from the garden.
Yes. It contains only fruit, basil and water.
Yes, with melon and pear it tastes fresh and fragrant rather than savoury.
Yes, it adds a light anise note that also suits melon.
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