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Sweet Basil Smoothie

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at Home

Episode: A Day of Indulgence

Sweet Basil Smoothie

Name: Sweet Basil Smoothie
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H2M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H27M0.000S
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1 1/2 cups Lemon Simple Syrup, recipe follows; 1 cup ice; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

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Level: Easy
Total: 27 min

Prep: 2 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Level: Easy
Total: 27 min

Prep: 2 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

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1 1/4 cups plain yogurt

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

1 1/2 cups Lemon Simple Syrup, recipe follows

1 cup ice

Lemon Simple Syrup:

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

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In a blender, combine the yogurt, basil, Lemon Simple Syrup, and ice. Blend until smooth and frothy. Pour into frosted glasses and serve immediately.

Lemon Simple Syrup:

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lemon zest over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.