Pineapple, Arugula, Macadamia Nut

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
45%
Pineapple, Arugula, Macadamia Nut
45 min.
2
258kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary experience with a refreshing and nutritious dish? Introducing our delightful Pineapple, Arugula, and Macadamia Nut recipe—a vibrant blend that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also aligns perfectly with a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyle. This dish is a celebration of flavors and textures, combining the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the peppery notes of arugula and the rich, buttery crunch of macadamia nuts.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this invigorating side dish that serves two, making it an ideal accompaniment for any meal or a light snack on its own. With only 258 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that packs a nutritional punch. The addition of chia seeds or flax seeds not only enhances the texture but also provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health and aiding digestion.

Imagine sipping on this smooth, refreshing blend, bursting with the tropical essence of pineapple and the aromatic freshness of mint. It’s not just a dish; it’s an experience that transports you to a sun-kissed paradise. Perfect for warm days or as a vibrant addition to your dinner table, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your blender and let’s get started on this delicious journey!

Ingredients

  • cup apple juice 
  • tbsp flaxseeds 
  • tbsp macadamia nuts raw roughly chopped
  • 0.8 cup mint leaves fresh packed
  • 1.5 cups pineapple fresh chilled chopped
  • 0.8 cup arugula packed
  • pinch sea salt 
  • 0.8 cup water filtered

Equipment

  • blender

Directions

  1. Combine the water, apple juice, pineapple, arugula/rocket, mint, macadamia nuts, chia seeds, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Chia seeds create a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, thus slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.
  3. From Super-Charged Smoothies: More Than 60 Recipes for Energizing Smoothies by Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford. Text copyright © 2010 by Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford; photographs copyright © 2010 by Jenifer Altman. Published by Chronicle Books LLC.

Nutrition Facts

Calories258kcal
Protein6.12%
Fat40.02%
Carbs53.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
86.71
Glycemic Load
14.26
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.398260894029%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.55mg
Epicatechin
5.84mg
Eriodictyol
5.22mg
Hesperetin
1.71mg
Apigenin
0.91mg
Luteolin
2.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
2.62mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:257.8kcal
12.89%
Fat:12.31g
18.95%
Saturated Fat:1.66g
10.37%
Carbohydrates:37.28g
12.43%
Net Carbohydrates:30.24g
11%
Sugar:24.88g
27.65%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:40.77mg
1.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.24g
8.48%
Manganese:2.12mg
106.14%
Vitamin C:66.94mg
81.14%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
28.3%
Fiber:7.04g
28.16%
Magnesium:91.16mg
22.79%
Copper:0.42mg
21.2%
Vitamin A:967.84IU
19.36%
Folate:58.59µg
14.65%
Potassium:501.93mg
14.34%
Iron:2.42mg
13.43%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.15%
Phosphorus:117.8mg
11.78%
Calcium:115.69mg
11.57%
Vitamin K:9.47µg
9.02%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.49%
Vitamin B3:1.58mg
7.88%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.46%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.88%
Selenium:3.17µg
4.53%
Vitamin E:0.15mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious