Pear and Arugula Smoothie With Ginger and Walnuts

Arugula may seem like a strange ingredient for a smoothie, but this combination is a real winner, a great lunchtime smoothie.

Ingredients

• ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup arugula, tightly packed (about 30 grams)
• 1 tablespoon walnuts (7 grams)
• ½ ripe pear, cored and peeled (100 grams)
• 1 quarter-size piece of fresh ginger, peeled
• 2 to 4 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt (to taste)
• 3 ice cubes

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)

    207 calories; 5 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 24 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 2 milligrams cholesterol; 45 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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1 generous serving

Preparation

1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 full minute.

• This is best enjoyed right away.