Citrus Ginger Smoothie

Recovery · Recovery

Orange, carrot, and ginger taste sharp and clean — good when the crew wants something refreshing, not heavy. Ginger is optional but worth it.

Ingredients

• 3 large navel oranges
• 1 large carrot
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1.5 cups frozen pineapple
• 1 cup ice
• 0.5 cup water or coconut water

Instructions

1. Line up every ingredient for Citrus Ginger Smoothie in the order you will cook — measure spices into ramekins, trim proteins on a dedicated board, and set tongs, thermometers, and hotel pans within arm's reach before any heat goes on. Use water or coconut water as listed — measure each before heat goes on.
2. Preheat ovens, griddles, or grills to recipe temp before the crew arrives — cold equipment extends cook time and dries out batch Protein blend. Confirm burners ignite evenly and sheet pans are greased or lined.
3. Blend orange segments, carrot, ginger, and liquid until completely smooth — carrot should not leave fibers. Serve cold within 10 minutes — hold blended cups on ice at 38°F if the line runs long. Work in batches if the pan or grill crowding steams food instead of browning — rookies should watch for pale surfaces and adjust heat early.
4. Add pineapple and ice. Blend until slushy and bright orange. Serve cold within 10 minutes — hold blended cups on ice at 38°F if the line runs long. Work in batches if the pan or grill crowding steams food instead of browning — rookies should watch for pale surfaces and adjust heat early.
5. Ginger heat should be noticeable but not burning — reduce ginger next batch if the crew complains. Serve cold within 10 minutes — hold blended cups on ice at 38°F if the line runs long. Work in batches if the pan or grill crowding steams food instead of browning — rookies should watch for pale surfaces and adjust heat early.
6. Serve immediately over ice; separates faster than creamy smoothies — stir before drinking. Serve cold within 10 minutes — hold blended cups on ice at 38°F if the line runs long. Work in batches if the pan or grill crowding steams food instead of browning — rookies should watch for pale surfaces and adjust heat early.

Substitutions

• Bottled 100% orange juice (1.5 cups) replaces fresh oranges in a pinch.
• Skip carrot if the blender is weak — add more pineapple instead.

On shift

Hydration-forward option on hot days or after heat exposure — not a meal replacement, but a solid bridge.

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