Nopal Green Smoothie

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Nopal Green Smoothie

10 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 pad of nopal cactus
  • 1.5 cups cubed pineapple
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 5 ice cubes
  • squeeze of lime (optional)
Preparation
1.

Wash and trim the edges of the cactus pad. Using the edge of a spoon, scrape against the spines to remove them.

2.

Slice the cactus into 1/2″ strips.

3.

Add all ingredients to the blender (ice last) and blend on high for 30 seconds, or until desired consistency is achieved. Add additional ice or orange juice to thin.

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