Ingredients
* 1/2 cup broccoli florets
* 1/2 cup chopped Swiss chard
* 1/2 cup peas
* 1/2 cup fresh spinach
* 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Directions
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Arrange the broccoli and swiss chard on the steamer, recover, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Add the peas, spinach, and garlic; continue to steam until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. Remove the vegetables from the steamer, and reserve 1/2 cup of the hot water.
- Place the vegetables, hot water, and lemon juice into a blender. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the vegetables moving before leaving it on to puree.
- Cool before serving, or divide the puree into four equal portions and freeze in resealable plastic bags for future use.