Green Soup with Spinach and Almonds - 9.6g Carbs, 5.7g Fiber, 1.9g Sugar
From: Crawford, Jackson; Books, Encore (2013-06-27). The Farmers Market Guide: Healthy and Fresh Recipes (Kindle Locations 203-210). Encore Publishing. Kindle Edition.
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Ready In: 15 min
Servings: 4
1 avocado
1 small zucchini, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups raw spinach
1/ 4 cup fresh parsley
1/ 2 cup fresh cilantro
2 slices green pepper
1/ 8 cup raw onion, chopped
1 small clove garlic
1/ 4 cup raw almonds, preferably soaked over night and rinsed
1/ 4 tsp sea salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups filtered water
1/ 2 to 1 lemon, juiced
1 small watermelon radish for garnish, diced small
1. Place all the ingredients in the blender except the sea salt and process to desired consistency and warmth if you have a Vitamix. If you have a regular blender you may pour into a sauce pan and gently warm over low heat until just warm enough to enjoy but not hot.
2. Adjust seasoning further with sea salt to your liking and add a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavor if you wish, garnish with radish and enjoy!
Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com - Does not include radish
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 252 g
Nutrition per Serving: 157 Calories, 117 Calories from Fat, 13g Total Fat, 2.3g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 165mg Sodium, 536mg Potassium, 9.6g Carbs, 5.7g Dietary Fiber, 1.9g Sugars, 3.5g Protein
Vitamin A: 41% - Vitamin C: 53% - Calcium: 6% - Iron: 8%
Nutrition Grade: A
Good Points:
No cholesterol
High in dietary fiber
Very high in vitamin A
Very high in vitamin C
Posted by: chefgloria1030@yahoo.com
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