Beet and carrot smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 small red beet (equivalent to 1/2 cup), peeled and coarsely chopped 
• 1 medium-size carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 
• 1 sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, coarsely chopped 
• 1 ripe pear, such as red Bartlett or red D'Anjou, coarsely chopped 
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 

Directions 
1. Steam beets and carrots until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. 
2. Combine beets, carrot, apple, pear, juice, ginger, and 2 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth.

Serves 2. Per serving: 134 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbs; 62 mg sodium; 2 g protein; 7 g fiber.