Don't expect thunder and lightening. This is not an innovation. It's been around for quite a while: the ball jar turned drinking glass.
Some canning jars are super decorative and make wonderful holders for frosty quaffs. I bought these pretty jars specifically for drinks. This is the only way I have even use them, not having learned how to can fruit and veggies, and I think it is a good use for these lovely jars, don't you?
This month's Recipe ReDux, Raising the Bar on Food in a Jar, challenges you to think of new ways to use canning jars. I chose the smoothie. Tremendously versatile, the smoothie. You can use any veggies and fruit you have on hand. Adding apple juice to the mix makes it nicely sweet. Kale-apple is a popular combination. Even with lettuce and basil in the mix my almost-four-year-old proclaimed, It's Good!
Green Smoothie - Apple, Lettuce and Basil
Makes one glass
1 green apple, chopped, with seeds removed
2 lettuce leaves
5-6 basil leaves
1/2 cup apple juice
5 ice cubes
Mix everything in your blender until incorporated. Enjoy.
This is great! I was just thinking yesterday about stuff I can do with lettuce other than salads and lettuce wraps. Smoothies never even crossed my mind, so this is a definite must-try!
ReplyDeleteALways wanted to try lettuce in my smoothies, glad to know its delicious!
ReplyDeleteI love to make green smoothies but haven't used basil in one yet, can't wait to give these fresh flavors a try! ~ Catherine @ The Meal Makeover Moms
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delish! I love green smoothies!
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