Blend this cheerful Verde Kale Smoothie beverage to kick-start your morning. The ginger adds zing to the greens and herbs, while apples offer natural sweetness. The TABLE crew liked it so much we joked about adding vodka later in the day. Porqué no?

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Kale Smoothie

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• Author: Cheryl Alters Jamison
• Yield: Serves 2

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Description

This blend is good for you, too!

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Ingredients

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• 2 medium kale leaves or 1 medium collard green, ribs removed
• 1 unpeeled apple, chunked, preferably a tangy variety such as Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, or Opal
• 1/3 cup packed cilantro
• 1/3 cup packed flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 cups apple juice

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Instructions

1.  Combine the ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth and uniform in color. Pour into tall glasses and serve with iced tea spoons.

Recipe and Story by Cheryl Alters Jamison
Photography by Tira Howard
Styling by Keith Recker

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