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I love my mocktail version of a Bloody Mary – instead of vodka, I’ve added kale! 🙂 Blend up a pitcher of this tomato smoothie to enjoy at room temperature or slightly chilled. Add an extra celery stick for garnish. And If you’re feeling adventurous, then add your favorite hot sauce to take it up a notch!
This is one of my favorite veggie smoothie recipes from my first cookbook: Simple Green Smoothies. If you’re new to green smoothies, or a long-time smoothie sipper in need of some recipe inspiration, check it out!
Your body will thank you for sipping this nutrient-rich beverage and your tastebuds will be dancing.
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Blending a Tomato Smoothie
My savory smoothie recipe doesn’t have a liquid base since tomatoes + celery act as both liquid and fruit/vegetable.
- Blend kale and tomatoes (skin on) until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
If you’ve got any of my favorite smoothie blenders, you should be able to easily blend up all the seeds + fibrous celery in this smoothie. Yet if you’re blender isn’t high powered, you may need to extend the blend time or chop up your veggies before blending to help.
I like adding hot sauce to this smoothie to spice it up- add whatever spices you want to make this your own. For tips on blending flavors and getting the perfect texture, check out my guide on how to make a smoothie.
Turn Your Smoothie into a Meal
As-is, my tomato smoothie has 5 grams of protein. If I want to use it as a meal, then I add 1 serving of my homemade protein powder to bring it up to 15 grams of protein + 4 additional grams of healthy fat. This helps keep me full longer as well as energized.
You can also add collagen powder to this smoothie, and it shouldn’t alter the taste too much but add extra protein + healthy fats. This is my favorite collagen peptide brand.
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Best Vegetables for Smoothies
When most people think about smoothies, they think sweet and packed with fruit. Yet vegetables can be easily added to sweet or savory smoothies, and you often don’t even know they’re there! Here are my fav veggies to add to smoothies:
| Cauliflower | Leafy greens |
| Zucchini | Sweet potatoes |
| Tomatoes | Beets |
| Celery | Carrots |
| Pumpkin | Cucumber |
More Veggie Smoothie Recipes
Really, any green smoothie you make is gonna have veggies… the leafy greens! Yet if you’re looking to expand your list of veggie smoothies, then I’ve got some great recipes for you:
- Cherry Beet Smoothie
- Soothing Pumpkin Smoothie
- Fruit & Veggie Smoothie
- Smoothie for Bloating
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie with cauliflower
- Zucchini Smoothie
- Savory Cauliflower Smoothie
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Kale and Tomato Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale stems removed
- 1 ½ cup tomato
- ½ stalk celery
- 1 stalk green onions
- ½ garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- pinch sea salt, unrefined
Instructions
- Blend the kale and tomatoes until smooth.
- Add the celery, green onions, garlic, lime juice, cayenne, and salt and blend again.
Helpful Tools
Notes
- Adjust consistency: If your smoothie is too thick, add a small splash of water and blend again until it reaches your preferred texture.
- Start mild with spices: Cayenne pepper and hot sauce can quickly overpower the smoothie. Start with a small amount, taste, and increase gradually to suit your spice preference.
- Choose fresh produce: Ripe tomatoes and crisp celery will give you the best flavor and overall result.
- Blend thoroughly: Leafy green vegetables like kale need extra blending time. Blend long enough to fully break down the fibers for a smoother, more enjoyable drink.
Nutrition
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Yes! Tomatoes are full of fiber and low in natural sugar, as well as contain vitamin C, folate, potassium and more. They are an antioxidant rich food.
They can be! I know savory smoothies might not sound delicious, yet hear me out. My tomato smoothie tastes like a Bloody Mary and has a rich flavor. Give it a try and spice it up any way you’d like (Italian seasoning, hot sauce, garlic, etc).
Easily! Check out my list of fav vegetables to add to smoothies, then get blending. Carrots, squash, celery, cucumbers and cauliflower can all be easily added to smoothies without you even tasting them. They add lots of nutrition yet are mild in flavor.
My taste buds really enjoy this smoothie, but even better, my body feels really good when I drink it. Thank you.
So glad you liked this one, Jenn!
Delicious. I did add some red pepper and I had to sub spinach because I was out of kale. Thanks for the yummy and healthy recipe
Love that you used what you had to make it work, Nancy. We love hearing your feedback.
What could I use instead of celery and green onion for this recipe ?
Hi Chebra! You could use fennel or just omit it and add more kale!
I am so glad that you’ve offered savory smoothie recipes. They are so hard to find elsewhere and this one is not only so filling and low calorie, but so tasty and nutritious! Thank you!
Hi JJ! Savory smoothies are game-changers for sure. If you like this one, you may like the Savory Fiesta Smoothie too!