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Fiesta Savory Smoothie

Published on 2.1.2017 by Jen Hansard

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Savory Smoothie with Cilantro

This Savory Smoothie is high in protein, loaded with veggies, savory flavors, and is incredibly delicious. If you're looking for new smoothie flavors, this is a great recipe to venture out.

This savory smoothie was inspired by the slow carb movement, which is a great way to lean up and build muscle too. The Slow-Carb Diet, made popular in Tim Ferriss' book The 4-Hour Body, has taken the world by storm. The idea behind the diet is pretty simple: eliminate all sugar, even from fruit, and focus on eating protein-rich foods and healthy "slow-carbs," including tons of veggies, to help you lose weight.

I don't personally believe in eliminating all sugars, yet I think having this smoothie for a meal isn't a bad thing. There's some days I crave more vegetables and don't want something sweet— and this smoothie hits the spot.

Rather than embracing a Slow Card Lifestyle, I believe in a plant-powered lifestyle. Where we eat as many plant-based whole foods as we can to increase nutrients.

Slow Carb Smoothie in mason jar

Plant-Based Savory Smoothie

Our slow-carb savory smoothie, Protein Fiesta,  is a fantastic meal replacement. It's 100% savory, no fruit allowed! We've used Mexican flavors (tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, spices, etc.) plus a good hit of plant-based protein using chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and our favorite protein powder from The Natural Citizen. And don't worry, there are plenty of leafy greens in there too.

Savory Smoothie with Avocado

Looking for more veggie-packed smoothies? Then try these:

Tomato Smoothie

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie

Gazpacho 'smoothie bowl'

Alkaline Smoothie Cubes

Fiesta Savory Smoothie

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This Slow-Carb Savory Smoothie is high in protein, loaded with veggies, savory flavors, and is incredibly delicious.
Total Time10 minutes
Servings1 smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • ½ cup chickpeas (canned (drained))
  • ½ cup tomato (fresh (diced))
  • ¼ avocado
  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost
  • ½ lemon (juiced)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin (ground)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Place spinach, cilantro, and vegetable broth in blender. Puree until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients, blend again. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.

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Notes

  • Can substitute another kind of bean or legume such as lentils for the chickpeas.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) Protein: 11g (22%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Sodium: 1038mg (45%) Potassium: 974mg (28%) Fiber: 13g (54%) Sugar: 10g (11%) Vitamin A: 4926IU (99%) Vitamin C: 56mg (68%) Calcium: 111mg (11%) Iron: 5mg (28%)
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Comments

  1. Thia

    April 20, 2022 at 1:06 pm

    DELICIOUS!!! Definately "meal" like.
    Limited to liquidy diet after oral surgery, and this hits the spot. Had to substitute Rotel w/haberneros for fresh tomatoes & ground flax seed for protien powder (and doubled the avacado) but...I'M LOVIN' IT! Thanks for the great recipe

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  2. Jason

    December 28, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    Lemon is a fruit.

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    • Jason

      December 28, 2021 at 10:18 pm

      And tomatoes.

    • Jason

      December 28, 2021 at 10:18 pm

      And avocados...

  3. Dani Mitchell

    April 17, 2020 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    Although I'm not for the slow carb movement, I do love a savory smoothie recipe and this one is so good!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 21, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Def a good one and I love all the spices!

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