Carrot Smoothie

 1 cup sliced carrots

1/2 tsp finely shredded orange peel

1 cup orange juice

1 1/2 cups ice cubes

3 (1 inch) pieces orange peel curls

1.  In a covered small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boilig water about 15 minutes or until very tender.  Drain well. Cool.

2.  Place drained carrots in a blender.  Add finely shredded orange peel and orange juice .  Cover and blend until smooth  Add ice cubes; cover and blend until smooth.  Pour into glasses.  If desired, garnish with orange peel curls.

Serves 3