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I really want make my own meals, that are healthy with green veggies, especially i tend to eat really bad junk food. The only meal i really know how to make is broccoli w/ cheese. Is there any meals, that are simple, doesn't really require so much ingredients and that they are fast and easy to make – about 20 minutes tops, yet they are still pretty good to swallow? And also there include healthy like green vegatables.

Especially for the summer, a really great green veggie recipe is the green smoothie. It’s incredibly easy! Plus quick, delicious, and very, very good for you.

Recipe for 3 people (use organic produce if possible, if not, wash well):

1 apple, washed
1/2 lemon, washed
2 cups cold water or leftover tea
1 banana
10 ice cubes (optional)
3 big handfuls of spinach (or other greens – if using bitter greens like kale or romaine, remove stems)
1 cup seasonal fruit per batch

Blend apple, lemon and water (cut apple into fourths, core if desired. Cut up the lemon but don’t peel). Add bananas (peeled) and ice and blend. Blend in spinach until all is mixed well. This should be a deep green color.

Taste and if it’s too “green” add more fruit. Don’t add sugar or yogurt, milk, etc. If too thin, add more banana.

As you make green smoothies, you want to make them sweet first to get used to them. Then as you adjust to the flavor, you can add more greens/less fruit, as greens are better nutrition and less sugar.

These are great for breakfast or a quick lunch. More filling than you would think, and wonderful in the summer when you don’t want to cook anyway.

For more recipes and ideas, check the answers and Amazon links below.

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