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A tall, clear glass of bright emerald-green juice sits on a rustic wooden board, topped with a frothy layer and a green-and-white paper straw. A fresh pineapple wedge perches on the rim. Surrounding the glass are a halved lime, a slice of kiwi, a knobby piece of ginger root, and a blurred green apple and grapefruit in the background, all bathed in soft morning light that highlights the juice’s vibrant color and the natural textures of the fruit and root.

Green Juice

A simple, no-fuss green juice you can make in any blender packed with leafy greens, hydrating cucumber, zesty ginger, and bright fruit for a morning energy boost.
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Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Strain Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 80kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Blender (Any high-speed or standard blender)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (Or cheesecloth)
  • 1 Large glass or pitcher (For collecting strained juice)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping produce)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Spinach or kale - Washed
  • ½ Cucumber - Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery - Chopped
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce - Roughly chopped
  • 1 large Green apple - Cored & chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice - From about ½ lemon
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger root - Peeled & sliced
  • — — Optional Add-Ins - Parsley mint, lime, pear, etc.

Instructions

  • Wash and chop all fruits and vegetables thoroughly
    “An overhead view of fresh green-juice base ingredients on a white marble countertop: a romaine lettuce heart with pale-green ribs and darker outer leaves; several crisp cucumber slices alongside a cucumber segment; three celery stalks with leafy tops intact; and a small cluster of spinach and kale leaves showcasing their contrasting smooth and crinkled textures, all illuminated by soft natural light that accentuates their dewy surfaces.
  • Layer ingredients in the blender as directed
    A high-powered blender pitcher sits atop its base in front of white subway tiles, filled with layered chunks of dark kale, romaine lettuce, celery stalks, cucumber slices, apple wedges, and ginger root. Sunlight streams from the right, casting crisp shadows and emphasizing the fresh colors and textures of each ingredient.
  • Blend on high speed until completely smooth
    A sleek black Vitamix blender stands against a white subway-tile backsplash, its clear pitcher filled to the brim with thick, bright green juice. The control panel’s silver dial and icons are in sharp focus, and soft kitchen light from above highlights the smooth surface of the blend and the blender’s glossy finish.
  • Strain juice through a fine mesh strainer
    An overhead view shows a hand squeezing pulpy green juice through a fine mesh cloth into a clear glass measuring pitcher on a marble countertop. A thin stream of vivid juice drips down, and the green-tinted pouch bulges with leftover pulp. The tiled wall in soft focus forms a clean backdrop.
  • Pour the strained juice into serving glasses
    Two short, clear glasses of freshly pressed green juice sit on a white marble counter, their rims dotted with tiny bubbles. The front glass is sharply in focus, the second softly blurred behind. A piece of knobby ginger root peeks into the background, and soft morning light from the left casts gentle shadows.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 80kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 0.5g (1%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 100mg (4%) | Potassium: 450mg (13%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 10g (11%) | Vitamin A: 2800IU (56%) | Vitamin C: 28mg (34%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 1.2mg (7%)
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