Recipe

A winter lassi

A winter lassi

Photo by Sagegreen

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Walnuts & Sage
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    Sagegreen's Notes: Usually I use quite a bit of pineapple sage in a lassi during the summer. But this theme inspired me to try a new version with common sage and walnut. With pineapple sage I use between 1/8...

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Serves 1

1 banana, (frozen or else with the addition of a few ice cubes) Ask a question about this ingredient

3 sage leaves (about 1 inch, enough to make 1/2 tsp.) Ask a question about this ingredient

@1 ounces shelled walnuts Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup of plain Greek yogurt (can be gluten free) Ask a question about this ingredient

1-2 tablespoons of chestnut honey, to taste, or grade B maple syrup as an alternative Ask a question about this ingredient

  1. The night before freeze the banana, so you will not need any ice cubes to make the lassi. later.

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  2. Toast the walnut pieces for about 2 minutes and the sage leaves for about one minute in a heavy pan. Then in a spice or clean coffee grinder, grind them to a powder.

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  3. Peel the frozen banana and add to a blender. If you didn't freeze the banana, then just add a few ice cubes to the blender. Combine with the yogurt, sage, walnut, yogurt and honey (or maple syrup). Adjust for sweetness. Pour and enjoy.

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6 Comments on A winter lassi

Ozoz_profile Reply

The Queen of all things 'Lassi'. Have a blessed 2012 - this sounds wonderful!

Ab_sum Reply

Thank you so much, KB. You, as well!

Wedding_pictures_162 Reply

I love this combination--nice to see you back here!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, drbabs!

Shamrock-medal Reply

This sounds refreshing and healthy - perfect for after the holidays!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, hla. It has a simplicity and complexity all at the same time. Your savory chicken looks mighty tempting.

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