Green Energy

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Green Energy
45 min.
1
315kcal

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Welcome to the vibrant world of "Green Energy," a refreshing and nutritious side dish that promises to invigorate your senses and boost your well-being. Packed with a health score of 100, this recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to enhance their diet with wholesome ingredients.

Imagine enjoying the creamy texture of perfectly ripe avocado, blended seamlessly with the crispness of cucumber and the sweetness of pear. This delightful combination not only sings to the taste buds but also provides an array of health benefits, from heart-healthy fats to essential vitamins and minerals. By incorporating young spinach and fresh flat-leaf parsley, you’re not just adding flavor; you're loading up on antioxidants and nutrients that are vital for maintaining a strong immune system and promoting overall health.

With the added boost of spirulina powder—a superfood celebrated for its rich protein content and anti-inflammatory properties—this dish becomes a powerhouse of energy. Plus, it comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an easy and enjoyable addition to your meal routine. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a vibrant accompaniment to dinner, this Green Energy recipe is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

So, gather your ingredients and step into the kitchen to create this delightful concoction that celebrates both flavor and health!

Ingredients

  • 0.5  avocado pitted
  •  brazil nuts coarsely chopped
  • 0.3  cucumber roughly chopped
  • sprigs parsley fresh
  •  pears halved
  • 1.5 cups pkt spinach 
  • 0.5 teaspoon spirulina powder 
  • serving water chilled to taste

Equipment

  • blender
  • juicer

Directions

  1. Mix it up
  2. Feed the pear and cucumber through a juicer.
  3. Pour the juice into a blender, add the spinach, parsley, and avocado, and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour into a glass.
  5. Mix the spirulina with just enough water to make a thick liquid, then swirl it into the juice.
  6. Sprinkle with the chopped brazil nut, then serve.
  7. Ripening avocados
  8. Just-ripe avocados will have the best flavor. If you have one that is slightly underripe, put it in a brown paper bag and store it in a warm place, such as on a sunny windowsill, to help it ripen.Avocado benefits
  9. Avocados may inhibit the growth of prostate cancer and, being high in oleic acid, may also help to prevent breast cancer. They contain more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases. Eating avocados may also lower your cholesterol levels and, as an excellent source of glutathione, they even contain antiaging properties.
  10. Reprinted with permission from The Juice Bar: 80 Recipes to Boost Health by Sara Lewis. Photographs by Haraala Hamilton. Copyright © Parragon Books Ltd 201
  11. Published by Love Food, an imprint of Parragon Books Ltd.

Nutrition Facts

Calories315kcal
Protein6.88%
Fat46.91%
Carbs46.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
165.75
Glycemic Load
9.09
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.407391506693%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4mg
Catechin
0.48mg
Epigallocatechin
1.05mg
Epicatechin
7.06mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.45mg
Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
2.93mg
Myricetin
0.75mg
Quercetin
3.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:314.6kcal
15.73%
Fat:18.07g
27.79%
Saturated Fat:2.87g
17.94%
Carbohydrates:40.05g
13.35%
Net Carbohydrates:25.88g
9.41%
Sugar:19.32g
21.47%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:75.77mg
3.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.96g
11.92%
Vitamin K:317.67µg
302.54%
Vitamin A:4810.39IU
96.21%
Fiber:14.16g
56.66%
Folate:199.32µg
49.83%
Vitamin C:38.22mg
46.33%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.63%
Copper:0.65mg
32.72%
Potassium:1110.53mg
31.73%
Magnesium:107.73mg
26.93%
Vitamin E:3.54mg
23.57%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.46%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.06%
Vitamin B5:1.77mg
17.7%
Iron:3.03mg
16.85%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.43%
Phosphorus:139.11mg
13.91%
Vitamin B3:2.75mg
13.74%
Calcium:103.15mg
10.31%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.68%
Selenium:5.34µg
7.62%
Source:Epicurious