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Savory Tomato Smoothie

Published on 11.24.2021 by Jen Hansard

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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! Your body will thank you for sipping this nutrient-rich beverage and your tastebuds will be dancing.

This veggie-loaded green smoothie recipe is from my first cookbook: Simple Green Smoothies. If you're new to green smoothies or a long-time smoothie sipper in need of some new recipe inspo then check it out!

Blending a Tomato Smoothie

My savory smoothie recipe doesn't have a liquid base since tomatoes + celery act as both liquid and fruit/vegetable.

  1. Blend kale and tomatoes (skin on) until smooth.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

If you've got a high powered blender, 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.

savory smoothie with vegetables

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 Protein Smoothie Boost 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. My fav brand is Vital Proteins (I get it at Costco).

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:

CauliflowerLeafy greens
ZucchiniSweet potatoes
TomatoesBeets
CeleryCarrots
PumpkinCucumber

What vegetables do you add to smoothies? Leave a comment and let me know! Don't forget to rate + review my tomato smoothie after trying it... I'd love to know how it turned out for you.

tomatoes in a snack

Savory Smoothie FAQs

Is blending tomatoes good for you?

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.

Are savory smoothies good?

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).

How do I add veggies to a smoothie?

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.

delicious savory beverage

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
  • Alkaline smoothie cubes

Vegetable smoothies can be sweet or savory, like this Tomato Smoothie. Feel free to toss some extra veggie goodness into your next smoothie recipe!

 

tomato smoothie

Savory Tomato Smoothie

5 from 11 votes
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Our tomato-based Veggie Cocktail smoothie recipe is similar to a Bloody Mary, but instead of vodka, we've added kale! Your body will thank you for sipping on this veggie-loaded beverage. Add a dash of hot sauce to kick up the heat.
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1 smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kale (stems removed)
  • 1 ½ cups tomato
  • ½ stalk celery
  • 1 stalk green onions
  • ½ clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lime (juice)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)

Instructions

  • Blend the kale and tomatoes until smooth.
  • Add the celery, green onions, garlic, lime juice, red pepper, and salt and blend again.

Notes

  • For an extra zip - add a dash of your favorite hot sauce, or even add ½ jalapeño pepper.
  • Kale can be substituted with any leafy green.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 55mg (2%) Potassium: 955mg (27%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 7g (8%) Vitamin A: 8869IU (177%) Vitamin C: 115mg (139%) Calcium: 143mg (14%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Erin

    February 04, 2022 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    Tried this with some yellow tomatoes from the garden. Not a great color like your photos, but a great savory smoothie! Also added hot sauce.

    Reply
  2. Ashlee

    May 05, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    Adding hot sauce to this smoothie turned it into a super fun, weekend drink by the pool.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      May 07, 2020 at 11:59 am

      Awesome!

  3. Jessica

    May 05, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    So yummy!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      May 07, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      A good one!

  4. Kim

    May 05, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    My parents used to drink V-8 all the time. I'm thankful for a better alternative!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      May 05, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      Same!

  5. Amanda

    May 05, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    This is just like a V-8 without the "natural flavorings" - and other preservatives. Love how fresh, simple + clean this recipe is!! Just the good stuff!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      May 05, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      So true, this version of the classic veggie drink, V-8, is way better!!

  6. Olivia

    May 05, 2020 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    Kind of like a Bloody Mary!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      May 05, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      It is! 🙂

  7. Dani Mitchell

    April 20, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    Finally a vegetable smoothie! I love fruit smoothies, but I've been wanting something more savory and lower in sugar. After reading the recipe, this totally reminds me of V8... yet waaay better for you! Thanks Jen for another fun recipe to try in my Vitamix.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 21, 2020 at 11:41 am

      We have so many people asking about veggie smoothies and this one is always a hit!

  8. Chris

    December 31, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    This was nice...I used lemon instead of Lime, made a nice lunch.
    Cheers

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 01, 2018 at 11:34 am

      Rawk on, Chris!

  9. Iqra Sajid

    April 09, 2017 at 10:52 am

    How it will taste..

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      April 10, 2017 at 4:23 am

      Hi Iqra,

      This tastes like a spiced tomato cocktail. Similar to a Bloody Mary without the vodka, of course!

  10. carolyn cox

    March 17, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    How many calories?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      March 20, 2017 at 4:41 am

      Hi Carolyn,

      We personally don't count calories, so we don't include them in our recipes at this time. You'll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you'll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data, and the phone apps: My Fitness Pal and Lose It.

  11. Brittany

    August 28, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Is this similar to tomatoes or vegtable juice like a V8?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      August 29, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Brittany,

      Yes, this recipe is similar to a V8 or tomato based vegetable juice. The red pepper does give it a great little kick of heat!

  12. Amber

    April 27, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    My husband and I had this for lunch today. It was REALLY good! The grocery store forgot to put my scallions in my bag, so I subbed a pinch of onion salt for the salt, and it worked perfectly. I think this would be really good heated up as a soup, too. Thanks for the savory smoothie recipe!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      April 27, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks for blendin' with us, Amber!

  13. Nadia

    March 30, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Hi, how long can we store that recipe in the fridge? I like just a small glass at lunch. Thanks!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      March 31, 2016 at 12:15 am

      Hi Nadia,

      Thanks for reaching out! Feel free to store your smoothie in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two days. I personally like to add a little lemon juice to preserve flavor, as well :).

  14. Theresa

    February 29, 2016 at 10:14 am

    I found this really really thick, had to add four ice cubes and 1/4 cup of water. Still pretty thick. Flavor was OK though. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      February 29, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Hi Theresa,

      Thanks for reaching out! The liquid in this recipe comes from the tomatoes. With tomatoes currently out of season throughout the majority of the United States, they may not be providing as much liquid as they would during their peak season. For that reason add additional liquid base, just like you did!! And water is the perfect option!

      Cheers!

  15. Sapana

    February 25, 2016 at 7:14 am

    Its a healthy combination of veges. Greens mixed with Tomatoes like veges make it best!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      February 25, 2016 at 7:15 am

      Hi Sapana,

      We love our veggie packed Veggie Cocktail recipe, and we hope you do too!!

  16. Smarsh

    January 21, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    This sounds good heated up. Like a soup. Has anyone tried that before?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 21, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Smarsh,

      That sounds like a yummy idea! Have you seen our other warm smoothies?

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/warm-hazelnut-hot-chocolate-green-smoothie

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/warm-green-smoothie-chai-tea

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/wassail-drink

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/warm-smoothie-apple-pie

      Cheers 🙂

  17. esmeralda

    January 18, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Can you use cayenne pepper instead of red pepper in the veggie coctail?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 18, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Hi Esmeralda,

      Of course! Cayenne pepper is a great option when blending our Veggie Cocktail!

      Cheers 🙂

  18. Nancy

    January 10, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    I was wonderimg if this was your version of V8 juice? I like the juice, NOT all the additives. Thanks so much and I eagerly look forward to trying your recipies !!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 11, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      Hi Nancy,

      Yes, they're similar. Just like a V8 this recipe is packed with veggie goodness to fuel your body!

  19. Lori

    December 08, 2015 at 4:42 am

    Oo! When I saw this one, my mouth watered :P. I froze it along with my other smoothies for the week. I put cayenne pepper instead of red pepper since I had it on hand. I think I'll put more next time and add another lime. I was worried it would be overpowered the shallots but it actually tasted pretty good! This is going to stay in my rotation for sure!

    Have you guys ever thought about adding a way to rate the recipes? like stars or something? I think it'd be great!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      December 08, 2015 at 4:54 am

      Hi Lori,

      Thank you so much for sharing your leafy love for our Veggie Cocktail recipe. We love hearing this recipe is now part of your rotation! I will definitely share your rating idea with the rest of our team. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Cheers 🙂

  20. Kristy

    December 01, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    I was really excited to try this, as I don't have much of a sweet tooth, and love my veggies. I have loved all of your other recipes! This one though, not my fave. This one tasted like a hearty Virgin Bloody Mary, but left me with crazy upset stomach and heartburn (which I don't generally get, and I eat spicy foods) for half the day. Just a heads up for others who may get heartburn easily.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      December 02, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Hi Kristy,

      Thank you so much for reaching out + sharing your review. We greatly appreciate your honest feedback of our recipes!

    • Loretta

      January 03, 2016 at 10:03 am

      Add some avocado to cream it up and it may denature some of the acidity for those of us who get acid reflux or acidic stomach issues.

    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 03, 2016 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks for your suggestions, Loretta!

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