Liquid Iron

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
33%
Liquid Iron
45 min.
6
4kcal

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Welcome to the refreshing world of Liquid Iron, a vibrant and nourishing drink that’s not only packed with essential nutrients but also adheres to various dietary preferences. This delightful recipe is fully vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a perfect option for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

What sets Liquid Iron apart is its unique blend of greens, including purple kale, spinach, and red Swiss chard, complemented by the subtle flavor of green tea. The result is a light, invigorating beverage that offers a burst of flavors with just 4 calories per serving! Ideal as a side dish, this drink is an excellent way to hydrate while giving your body a powerful boost of vitamins and minerals.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your meals or simply enjoy a healthful snack, Liquid Iron pairs beautifully with high-protein foods like steak, pork, or tofu. Plus, you can easily customize the recipe based on the leafy greens available in your kitchen. This makes it not only a delicious addition to your diet but also a versatile one.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a refreshing pitcher of Liquid Iron that will surprise and delight your tastebuds. Join me on this journey towards wellness and discover how easy and delicious it can be to nourish your body with greens!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup kale chopped
  • 0.3 cup pkt spinach chopped
  • stalks swiss chard red chopped
  • teaspoon freshly tea green
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • ladle
  • sieve
  • blender
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Place the chard, spinach, kale, and tea leaves in a blender with 1 cup of the water. Puree until fairly smooth, for about 1 minute.
  2. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, using a ladle or rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible.
  3. Add the remaining water, stir gently, and serve.
  4. FOOD PAIRINGS:High-protein foods such as steak, pork, tofuTIP:Feel free to change the leafy greens in this recipe depending on what is available. Regular Swiss chard will work just as well as the red variety, and green kale is an acceptable substitute for purple.
  5. Excerpted from Cool Waters, by Brian Preston-Campbell. Photographs copyright © 2009 by Jerry Errico. © 2009, used by permission from The Harvard Common Press.

Nutrition Facts

Calories4kcal
Protein30.47%
Fat9.8%
Carbs59.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
0.12
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.8713043299706%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Theaflavin
0.01mg
Thearubigins
0.67mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
1.43mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
0.62mg
Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate
0.01mg
Theaflavin-3'-gallate
0.01mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3.64kcal
0.18%
Fat:0.05g
0.08%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.04%
Carbohydrates:0.68g
0.23%
Net Carbohydrates:0.37g
0.13%
Sugar:0.19g
0.21%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:47.39mg
2.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.35g
0.7%
Vitamin K:142.25µg
135.48%
Vitamin A:1183.18IU
23.66%
Vitamin C:5.97mg
7.23%
Magnesium:16.63mg
4.16%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.87%
Copper:0.07mg
3.43%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.22%
Potassium:70.96mg
2.03%
Calcium:18.72mg
1.87%
Iron:0.34mg
1.87%
Folate:5.25µg
1.31%
Fiber:0.32g
1.28%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.17%
Source:Epicurious