Coral Strawberry, Beet and Ricotta Smoothie with Orange and Pistachio
An original creamy smoothie that blends strawberries, cooked beet, mild ricotta, orange juice, and pistachio for a fresh, lightly earthy, and aromatic flavor profile. Ideal for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g frozen strawberries (without stalks)
- 80 g cooked beet (cold and diced)
- 120 g ricotta cheese (whole or semidesnatado)
- 160 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 120 ml milk (cold)
- 25 g shelled pistachios (without peel, more extra for decorar if desired)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (optional)
- 70 g ice (optional, for textura more cold)
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. If the beet is not cooked, cook it first until tender. To roast it, wrap it in foil and bake at 400°F / 200°C for 40 to 50 minutes; then let it cool completely before using. If it is already cooked and chilled, cut it into cubes.
- 2
2. Add the frozen strawberries, cooked beet, ricotta cheese, orange juice, milk, shelled pistachios, honey, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
- 3
3. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, or until very smooth and creamy, with no visible beet or pistachio pieces remaining.
- 4
4. Taste the smoothie and adjust if needed with a little more honey or an extra splash of milk for a lighter texture.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in two glasses. If desired, garnish with a few chopped pistachios on top to highlight the flavor and texture.
Chef tips
For a brighter color, use oven-cooked beet and chill it well before blending. If you want an even thicker texture, slightly reduce the milk.
Substitutions
You can substitute ricotta with creamy cottage cheese, and honey with maple syrup if you prefer a different sweetness. Pistachios can be replaced with cashews, although the flavor will change.
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 imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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
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