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Cucumber and Cress Smoothie

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Cucumber and Cress Smoothie

Cucumber and Cress Smoothie - A fast, delicious, milk-free shake

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Health Score:
96 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
10 min.
Preparation
Calories:
56
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This refreshing drink has few calories, lots of fiber, and healthy fatty acids

Anyone suffering from high blood pressure should use salt sparingly. In many hypertensive patients, high salt consumption has adverse side effects. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie56 cal.(3 %)
Protein3 g(3 %)
Fat2 g(2 %)
Carbohydrates6 g(4 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2.5 g(8 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin0.7 mg(6 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate80 μg(27 %)
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg(7 %)
Biotin1.6 μg(4 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C31 mg(33 %)
Potassium383 mg(10 %)
Calcium189 mg(19 %)
Magnesium45 mg(15 %)
Iron1.4 mg(9 %)
Iodine5 μg(3 %)
Zinc0.3 mg(4 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.3 g
Uric acid18 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

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1
Ingredients
½ bed Cress (or microgreens)
½ Cucumber
2 tsps ground paprika (hot)
½ cup Soy milk (1.2% fat)
salt
Ice cubes
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Soy milkCressCucumbersalt
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Kitchen shears, 1 Blender (or tall vessel), 1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Plate, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Ice Crusher, 1 Immersion blender (optional)

Preparation steps

1.
Cucumber and Cress Smoothie preparation step 1

Cut the cress from bed with kitchen shears and place in a blender (or tall vessel).

2.
Cucumber and Cress Smoothie preparation step 2

Rinse half a cucumber and rub dry. Cut in half, remove seeds and dice flesh.

3.
Cucumber and Cress Smoothie preparation step 3

Pour 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika on a plate. Moisten the rim of a glass with a slice of cucumber and press the rim into the paprika.

4.
Cucumber and Cress Smoothie preparation step 4

Combine the cress, cucumber cubes, remaining paprika, soy milk and a pinch of salt in blender (or vessel). Purée in blender (or use an immersion blender) and pour into the prepared glass. Crush ice cubes in an ice crusher, add to drink and enjoy immediately. 

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