Green Pineapple Smoothie

Green · Green

Spinach disappears behind pineapple and coconut water. This is how you get greens in without the “salad in a cup” face from the crew.

Ingredients

• 3 cups baby spinach
• 3 cups frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 cups coconut water
• 1 medium banana
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 0.5 cup ice

Instructions

1. Line up every ingredient for Green Pineapple 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.
2. Preheat ovens, griddles, or grills to recipe temp before the crew arrives — cold equipment extends cook time and dries out batch Blend. Confirm burners ignite evenly and sheet pans are greased or lined.
3. Blend spinach with coconut water first until no leaf flecks remain — this step prevents green stringiness. 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, banana, and lime. Blend on high until smooth and bright green. 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. The color should look tropical, not muddy. Add ice only if you want it colder and thicker. 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 cold within a few hours; oxidation will dull the color but it is still fine to drink. 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

• Kale works but blanch flavor is stronger — use half spinach, half kale.
• Regular water replaces coconut water in a pinch.

On shift

Light enough for early morning or post-call when heavy food sounds wrong. Good “reset” option.

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