Vegetable morning smoothie with kefir

1 serving

10 minutes

This vegetable morning smoothie with kefir is a true find for those who value freshness and health in every sip. Its roots can be traced back to Yugoslav cuisine, where simple yet rich natural ingredients combine. The mix of celery, tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh herbs fills the drink with liveliness, while cottage cheese and kefir add creamy tenderness. A light spiciness from soy sauce, turmeric, and cumin adds a distinctive accent, making the smoothie truly unique. It’s perfect for an energetic start to the day, aids digestion and provides vitality. This is not just a drink but a full light breakfast that can be enjoyed alone or accompanied by crispy toasts. An ideal choice for those striving for healthy eating without sacrificing taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 170.7
• Proteins: 14.1g
• Fats: 3.9g
• Carbohydrates: 19.9g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): to taste
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Parsley: to taste
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Dill: to taste
• Cottage cheese: 2 tbsp
• Kefir 1%: 100 ml
• Soy sauce: to taste
• Ground cumin (zira): to taste
• Turmeric: to taste
• Celery stalk: 2 pc

Cooking steps

1. Start chopping a generous handful of celery stalks, tomatoes, and cucumber in a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery stalk: 2 pieces
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

2. As you chop, add bunches of cilantro, dill, and parsley to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh cilantro (coriander):  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste
   • Parsley:  to taste

3. Then add 2 tablespoons of good cottage cheese and about half a cup of low-fat kefir - adjust according to the thickness of the drink.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 2 tablespoons
   • Kefir 1%: 100 ml

4. Add a little soy sauce, no more than 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, and cumin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce:  to taste
   • Turmeric:  to taste
   • Ground cumin (zira):  to taste