Strawberry Pear Smoothie

I absolutely love this smoothie! It's an unusual combination of ingredients, but the flavor is so unexpected and complex that I was reinvigorated by the smoothie idea. Originally I got the idea of the red pepper from Meredith Baird, and it is that flavor that is unexpected, but I also really like the addition of some heat into smoothies as a surprise hit.

Strawberry Pear Smoothie:

2 cups frozen strawberries
1 red bell pepper
1 pear
1 lemon peeled
1/2 c. orange juice (or 1 orange)
1 red hot chili pepper

Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Serves 1-2.