Smoothies / 8 min
Pear parsley lime smoothie
A crisp green smoothie pairing ripe pear with parsley, cucumber, lime and silken tofu.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Serves
- 2 glasses
This is a cool, lightly sweet smoothie with a fresh herbal finish. Ripe pear smooths the edges of parsley and cucumber, while silken tofu adds a silky texture without taking over.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pear, cored and chopped
- ½ cup silken tofu
- ½ small cucumber, chopped
- ½ packed cup flat-leaf parsley
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup ice
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
Method
- 1. Add the pear, tofu, cucumber, parsley, lime juice and water to a blender.
- 2. Blend until the parsley is fully broken down and the mixture is smooth.
- 3. Add the ice and optional honey, blend until cold, and serve.
Estimated nutrition
- calories
- 125 calories
- fat
- 2 g fat
- carbohydrate
- 25 g carbohydrates
- protein
- 5 g protein
- fiber
- 5 g fiber
Approximate values per serving. Nutrition varies with ingredients, brands and portion sizes.
Substitutions
- Use soft avocado instead of tofu for a richer texture.
- Swap cilantro or mint for parsley.
- Use a small apple in place of the pear.
Good to know
Taste the pear before blending; a very ripe pear may mean you can skip the honey entirely.
Questions, answered.
What kind of pear works best?
A ripe Bartlett or Anjou pear blends easily and brings enough sweetness to balance the parsley.
Can I make this without tofu?
Yes. Use ½ cup plain yogurt or ¼ avocado for similar creaminess.