Purple Power (Blueberries, Kale & Apple)
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
24 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Purple Power (Blueberries, Kale & Apple)
Description
The recipe starts by steaming chopped apples and kale to soften and meld their flavors, leaving the blueberries to steam briefly for a shallow burst of sweetness and color. Blending these ingredients produces a smooth, vibrant purple puree with a balance of sweetness from the apple and blueberry and slight earthiness from the kale. The option to strain the puree ensures a finer texture if desired.
This puree can be served chilled or at room temperature and stored refrigerated for a few days or frozen for long-term preservation. It works well as a complement to meals or an easy serving of fruits and vegetables and can be portioned conveniently for use in baby food or smoothie bases.
Ingredients
- 2 apple washed, peeled and chopped, medium
- 1 cup kale washed, peeled and chopped, chopped, Tuscan (lacinato
- ½ cup blueberries washed
Instructions
- Place the apples and kale in a steamer basket set over boiling water. Cover and steam 8 minutes. Add the blueberries and steam an additional 2 minutes (optional).
- Puree with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth, adding a small amount of the cooking liquid if needed. If desired, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve. Cool and serve or store.
- Purple power puree can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months. If freezing, spoon individual portions into ice cube trays or baby food containers, then cover and freeze.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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