Spinach cream is a simple and delicious vegan preparation This recipe reinvents the way spinach can be consumed: raw, vibrant, nourishing, and refreshing.
In just a few minutes, you get a velvety texture, a fresh vegetal taste reminiscent of green peas, and an immediate feeling of lightness.
Why choose spinach?
Their intense green color comes from chlorophyll, the pigment of leaves.
- Plant proteins: about 3 g per 100 g of raw leaves.
Tip: opt for young spinach leaves, which are more tender and perfect for raw recipes.
A creamy avocado cream
The avocado, a key ingredient in this recipe, provides a creamy texture without any cooking.
Its fats give the cream its smooth texture.
Avocado also acts as a taste balancer: it softens the slight bitterness of the green leaf and offers an immediate comforting sensation in the mouth.
Lemon
Lemon is more than just a condiment here. It preserves the vibrant color of spinach thanks to its natural acidity.
It refreshes the recipe.
Advice: choose an organic lemon and only remove the yellow peel, keeping the white part to soften the acidity.
Green apple: a fruity touch
The apple, on the other hand, adds a sweet and crunchy note. Its slightly tangy taste is reminiscent of fresh peas, making the cream surprisingly addictive.
Wild Garlic (optional, but magical)
Wild garlic is a spring wild plant with a mild garlic taste. Its taste is milder than traditional garlic, and it perfectly complements the green flavor of spinach.
In winter, you can replace it with a bit of green onion, chives, or a pinch of spirulina to keep a green note.
Condiments: the expression of your creativity
Add according to your desires:
- unrefined sea salt or pink salt,
- black pepper,
- turmeric, fresh ginger, or cumin to flavor the cream.
You can also enhance the cream with a drizzle of olive oil, some hemp seeds, or a spoonful of almond puree to make it a complete meal.
Spinach Cream Recipe (for 2 people)
Ingredients
- 100 g of fresh spinach leaves
- ½ ripe avocado
- ¼ peeled lemon
- 1 green apple (Granny Smith type)
- 300 ml of pure water
- 1 tbsp of wild garlic (optional)
- Condiments to taste
Preparation
- Carefully wash the spinach and the apple.
- Cut the apple and lemon into pieces.
- Place all ingredients in your blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
Total time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: ultra-easy
Variations and Gourmet Ideas
- Even Greener Cream : add a spoonful of barley grass juice or chlorella powder.