Healthy Drink Recipes Healthy Smoothie Recipes Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipes Healthy Mango Smoothie Recipes Mango-Ginger Smoothie 5.0 (1) 1 Review Red lentils are a sneaky source of plant-based protein in this healthy smoothie recipe. The lentils add 3 grams more protein than an equal-size portion of nonfat plain yogurt and 4 grams more fiber than a typical serving of protein powder. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Fat High Fiber Dairy-Free Egg Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free High Blood Pressure Soy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ cup cooked red lentils (see Tips), cooled 1 cup frozen mango chunks ¾ cup carrot juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 1 teaspoon honey Pinch of ground cardamom, plus more for garnish 3 ice cubes Directions Place lentils, mango, carrot juice, ginger, honey, cardamom and ice cubes in a blender. Blend on high until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with more cardamom, if desired. Tips Tips: To cook red lentils: Cook in boiling water until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool. (1 cup dry = 2 1/2 cups cooked.) Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Or freeze in 1/2-cup portions for up to 3 months (thaw before using). Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 352 Calories 1g Fat 79g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 3/4 cups Calories 352 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 79g 29% Dietary Fiber 10g 34% Total Sugars 41g Added Sugars 6g 12% Protein 12g 25% Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Vitamin A 35205IU 704% Vitamin C 64mg 71% Folate 86mcg 21% Sodium 122mg 5% Calcium 64mg 5% Iron 4mg 21% Magnesium 49mg 12% Potassium 787mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved