Posts Tagged ‘garlic’

Soothing Green Soup (Blended Avocado, Basil, Garlic, Lemon, Turmeric, Parsley, & Coral Lettuce)

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 by Aran

I was wanting a savoury, but not a savoury smoothie per se. Of course, you could add the tomatoes in as well as extra water and make a lovely smoothie; however I was wanting a soup.

This is a very refreshing, soothing soup. The turmeric is wonderful for your digestive tract, as is the garlic. Actually: all of it is good for you!

Soothing Green Soup

Two servings:

  • 1 small avocado
  • some basil leaves
  • leaf lettuce - green savorygarlic clove
  • salt to taste
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • few sprigs parsley
  • handful coral lettuce leaves
  • cherry tomatoes (as many as want to eat with the soup)
  1. Blend all ingredients except tomatoes with a little water until smooth.
  2. Pour over halved cherry tomatoes.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

What will make it even better is to take the time to give thanks for your food first, taking a few deep breaths so that you’re relaxed and at peace. Dr Ritamarie stressed the importance of taking this time so that your body can disengage “fight/flight” mode, and engage your eating gears (ie: your brain lets your stomach, pancreas, et al, know that food is on the way!).

I hope you enjoy this as much as I am right now.

Blessings,
Veronica

Garlic Paste - Fast and Savory Green Smoothies!

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 by Aran

garlic bulbs

This is an excellent way to add garlic to savoury green smoothies. It is also an excellent substitute for cream or butter to go with steamed potatoes! It is great having a jar of this one hand in the fridge for all sorts of dishes and snacks, and it keeps for ages. Well, if it isn’t eaten first, that is!

Garlic Paste Recipe

  • 1 cup garlic cloves
  • 4 cups olive oil
  • 1 cup water (or to desired consistency)
  • 2-3 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp citric acid.

Blend garlic and salt in food processor until smooth.Gradually add oil and water. Continue blending.When mixture is smooth, add citric acid and blend well.

Store in glass jar in fridge.

Enjoy!

Blessings,
Veronica