Boreal Pear, Cucumber and Cashew Smoothie with Cardamom
An original, fresh and creamy smoothie combining ripe pear, chilled cucumber and silky cashews with an aromatic touch of cardamom and lemon. It has a delicate, vegetal and lightly sweet profile, ideal for a light breakfast or an elegant snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g ripe pear (without core, diced)
- 120 g cucumber (pelado and sliced)
- 40 g raw cashews (remojados 10 minutos and escurridos)
- 160 g plain yogurt (cold)
- 180 ml cold water (ajustar for the textura deseada)
- 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 14 g honey (optional, as needed dulzor of the pera)
- 1 g ground cardamom (usar with moderation)
- 80 g ice (approx.)
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch for realzar the sabor)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Place the diced pear, sliced cucumber, soaked and drained cashews, plain yogurt, cold water, lemon juice, honey, ground cardamom, and fine salt into a blender jar.
- 2
2. Add the ice and blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until completely smooth and creamy.
- 3
3. Taste the smoothie and adjust the texture with a little more cold water if you want it lighter, or add a few extra drops of lemon juice for a brighter profile.
- 4
4. Serve immediately in two chilled glasses. For a more polished presentation, let the smoothie rest for 1 minute and blend again for 10 seconds before serving.
- 5
5. No cooking is required; if you want to chill the glasses, place them in the refrigerator for 5 minutes at 39 °F / 4 °C before serving.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, blend the cashews with the water first for 20 seconds before adding the remaining ingredients. Use a fully ripe pear for natural sweetness and to avoid adding too much honey.
Substitutions
You can substitute the honey with maple syrup for a vegan version, and the plain yogurt with unsweetened plant-based yogurt if you want to avoid dairy. Lemon can be replaced with lime for a more floral note.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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