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Green Power Smoothie

High in protein and fibre and low in fat, green split peas are a surprising — and delicious — addition to this smoothie.
Pulses Peas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 3.5 cups (875 mL)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL) Calories: 173 Carbohydrate: 36 g Fibre: 5 g Sugars: 14 g Protein: 8 g Sodium: 11 mg Potassium: 541 mg Iron: 2 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked split green peas, chilled (see notes)
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) ice water
  • 1 cup (250 mL) packed torn spinach
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) ice cubes
  • 1 apple, skin on, cored & cubed
  • 1 pear, skin on, cored & cubed
  • 1/2 banana

Directions

  • Place cooked peas in blender with ice water and blend thoroughly.
  • Add spinach and ice cubes and blend well.
  • Gradually add cubed apple, pear and banana and continue to blend until totally mixed. Pour into serving glass.

Notes

  • 1 cup (250 mL) dry split peas will make about 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cooked split peas. Freeze extra cooked split peas peas in small containers for your next smoothie.
  • To cook split peas: rinse dry split peas and place in a large saucepan. For every cup (250 mL) of split peas, use 3 cups (750 mL) of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the peas are soft, about 25-30 minutes.
  • For a delicious change, blend 1 cup (250 mL) power smoothie with several additional ice cubes and 1/4 cup (60 mL) Greek yogurt.

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