Prickly Pear and Pomegranate Smoothie
From Raw, by Charlie Trotter and Roxanne Klein (10 Speed Press,
2003)
Adapted by StarChefs
Yield: 2 Servings Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups prickly pear, peeled and chopped
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup cashew milk (recipe follows)
- ¼ cup banana, chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 cups crushed ice
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until
smooth.
Cashew Milk
Ingredients:
- 3 cups raw cashews
- 6 cups filtered water
Method:
In a high-speed blender, combine cashews and water. Blend until
creamy. Line a large sieve with a double thickness of cheesecloth
and place over a bowl. Pour almond mixture into the sieve and drain.
Pull the corners of the cheesecloth together, holding tightly, and
squeeze to extract milk. Transfer milk to a covered container and
refrigerate for up to 3 days. Makes 4 ½ cups.
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