Lentils in a smoothie? Don’t scoff just yet! This recipe pairs nutritious lentils with avocado, spinach, apples and pea-based milk for a light and refreshing yet protein-packed drink. This recipe comes to us from USA Pulses.
Serves 5
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup avocado
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped granny smith apples, frozen
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup cooked green lentils
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1 cup pea milk (such as Ripple)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
In a blender combine lentils, ginger, spinach and cinnamon, blend until smooth.
Add frozen fruit and avocado, begin to blend, adding pea milk slowly until mixture is smooth and well blended.