Beet Juice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
161 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Beet Juice
Description
The Beet Juice recipe combines peeled and diced red beets, apple, carrot, lemon, orange, cucumber, and a piece of fresh ginger to create a layered flavor profile. The juice highlights the earthiness of beets paired with the sweetness of apple and carrot, balanced by citrus from lemon and orange, and the cool freshness of cucumber. Fresh ginger adds a gentle spicy warmth.
Two preparation methods are offered: running all ingredients through a juicer for a smooth, pulp-free juice, or blending with water followed by straining, which retains more fiber but still produces a liquid drink. The optional addition of sumac contributes a subtle tart and slightly lemony note.
This juice serves well as a revitalizing beverage that combines multiple fresh produce flavors with nutritional value. Its bright color and balanced flavor make it appealing for health-conscious drinkers or those looking for a natural refreshment.
Quality Mediterranean ingredients such as sumac can be sourced from specialty shops to enhance the recipe's authenticity and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 beet peeled and diced, red
- 1 apple cored and diced, large gala or fuji
- 2 carrot peeled and diced
- 1 lemon peeled and diced
- 1 orange peeled and diced
- 1 cucumber peeled and diced, Persian
- 1- inch ginger peeled, piece, fresh
- 1 Pinch sumac about ½ teaspoon, optional
Instructions
- Juicer method: Run the beets, apple, carrots, lemon, orange, cucumber, and ginger through your juicer. Pour and enjoy
- Blender method: Add the beets, apples, carrots, citrus, cucumber, and ginger to your blender. Add 1 cup of water. Close the lid and blend on medium-high speed until everything is fully liquified. Strain through a fine mesh strainer before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality produce for the best flavor and nutrition in your juice.
- Sumac is optional but adds a subtle tart note; it can be found at Mediterranean or Middle Eastern specialty shops.
- The juice can be made with a juicer for smoother texture or blended with water and strained to retain some fiber.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 40.6g | 14% |
| Protein | 3.6g | 7% |
| Fat | 0.7g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 109.1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 807.8mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9.5g | 38% |
| Sugar | 25.9g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 10455.5IU | 209% |
| Vitamin C | 76.2mg | 85% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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