Liquid Iron

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

Suggestions


Introducing Liquid Iron—a vibrant and refreshing drink that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body at the same time. This recipe is a delightful way to incorporate a plethora of leafy greens into your diet, ensuring you receive essential vitamins and minerals while keeping it vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. With just 4 calories per serving, it’s an ideal side dish for those looking to maintain a light and healthy lifestyle.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare this liquid marvel that serves six, making it a fantastic addition to any gathering or a refreshing treat for yourself. The combination of purple kale, spinach, and red Swiss chard provides a beautiful array of colors and flavors, while the infusion of green tea adds a subtle depth and antioxidant boost. The resulting concoction is not only packed with nutrients but is also incredibly hydrating—perfect for those warm days or post-workout refreshment.

Feel free to experiment with different leafy greens based on what you have on hand; this recipe is wonderfully versatile! Pair it with high-protein foods like steak, pork, or tofu to create a well-rounded meal. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious drink to complement your meals or simply a tasty way to increase your intake of greens, Liquid Iron is sure to impress!

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