We usually prefer fruit smoothies over vegetable ones, but this was an exception. The combination is really very tasty and refreshing.

Beet and Mango Smoothie

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium beet, peeled, cooked and pureed
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled, stone removed and cut into pieces
  • 2 cups mango juice
  • 12-15 mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup
  • 1 lime, juiced

Directions:

  1. Place the pureed beet in a blender.
  2. Add the mango pieces, mango juice, lemon juice and mint.
  3. Whiz to a smooth consistency.
  4. Taste, if it is not sweet enough, add 1 teaspoon of agave syrup.
  5. You may want to add a bit more lemon juice also.