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Green Juice

This bright and slightly sweet green juice is packed with vitamins and minerals, easy to make in minutes, and perfect for a refreshing, nutrient-dense beverage.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Health-focused
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups fresh spinach packed loosely
  • 3 celery stalks cut into chunks
  • 2 large kale leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 medium green apple cored and quartered
  • 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 lemon peeled and halved
  • 1/2- inch piece fresh ginger peeled
  • Optional: 1/4 cup fresh parsley for extra chlorophyll

Equipment

  • Cold-press juicer or centrifugal juicer
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Glasses for serving
  • Spoon for stirring (optional)

Method
 

  1. Wash all produce thoroughly under running water and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. Cut the green apple into quarters lengthwise and remove the core to prevent bitterness and juicer jams.
  3. Peel the cucumber and lemon, removing the skin to reduce pesticides and minimize grit.
  4. Use a spoon to scrape off the skin from the 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger.
  5. Feed the spinach and kale into the juicer first, alternating with celery chunks to help push the greens through.
  6. Add the cucumber and remaining celery pieces to the juicer and process until smooth.
  7. Juice the apple quarters, lemon halves, and ginger to finish, helping to push any remaining greens through.
  8. Stir the juice well if using a centrifugal juicer to recombine settled bits, pour into glasses, and serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.

Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor and nutrient retention.