Beetroot smoothie
Let`s make a bright vitamin drink, beetroot smoothie. The pink color attracts attention, celery adds a spicy note, and beets add sweetness. A great option for a snack.
Equipment
- 1 mix bowl
- 1 blender
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 150 g beetroot
- 5 pcs celery stalks
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 300 ml kefir
Instructions
- Prepare everything you need. The beetroot needs to be boiled, so cook the root vegetable in its skin in advance and let it cool. It is better to use well-chilled ingredients, then the drink will be cool.
- Peel and chop the beetroot randomly and place it in a bowl suitable for blending.150 g beetroot
- Add pieces of celery. Season with salt and pepper.5 pcs celery, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper
- Pour in the kefir. It is best to add it gradually, so you can adjust the desired consistency of the drink.300 ml kefir
- Puree using an immersion blender. The blender should be powerful enough to blend everything well.
- Taste and adjust to your liking. Beets are often very sweet, so you may need to add more salt. Add more kefir to achieve the desired thickness.
- The beetroot smoothie is ready. Just pour it into glasses and serve, although the drink can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 344IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 1mg