Description
This fresh green vegetable juice is smooth, refreshing, and naturally balanced with mild sweetness from apple and brightness from lemon. It is made with simple vegetables and water, blended or juiced until vibrant and clean tasting. This recipe is easy to prepare at home and works well as a light breakfast drink, a refreshing afternoon option, or a hydrating addition to balanced eating routines.
Ingredients
Half medium cucumber, sliced
Two celery stalks, chopped
Two large kale leaves with stems removed or one packed cup spinach
One small apple or half large apple, cored and chopped
Fresh juice from half a lemon
Small piece of fresh ginger, peeled, optional
One cup cold filtered water
Instructions
1. Rinse the cucumber, celery, greens, and apple thoroughly under running water
2. Remove tough stems from the greens and tear the leaves into smaller pieces
3. Cut the cucumber, celery, and apple into manageable chunks
4. Add water, cucumber, celery, apple, and ginger to a blender and blend until smooth
5. Add the greens and lemon juice and blend again until fully combined
6. Place a fine mesh strainer or clean cloth over a bowl and pour in the blended mixture
7. Press gently with a spatula to extract the juice and discard the pulp
8. Pour the juice into a glass and enjoy immediately for best freshness
Notes
For a milder flavor, use spinach instead of kale
Chilling the ingredients before blending creates a more refreshing drink
The pulp can be saved and added to soups or smoothies to reduce waste
Fresh juice offers the best taste and nutrient quality when consumed right away
- Prep Time: ten minutes
- Cook Time: no cooking required
- Category: beverage
- Method: blending or juicing
- Cuisine: american