Jugo de Zanahoria y Naranja [Video + Recipe] Carrot and Orange Juice
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Jugo de Zanahoria y Naranja [Video + Recipe] Carrot and Orange Juice
Description
Jugo de Zanahoria y Naranja is a juice recipe blending washed and chopped large carrots with water in a blender to liquefy the carrots. The solids may be strained out for a smoother texture, as is traditional in the Dominican Republic. The carrot juice is then mixed with orange juice to add citrus brightness and natural sweetness.
The juice can be sweetened with granulated sugar or an alternative sweetener to taste before serving over ice. This step is optional, allowing for adjustment according to personal preference and the natural sweetness of the oranges used.
This juice serves as a refreshing beverage, suitable for breakfast or anytime hydration. It highlights the natural flavors of carrot and orange in a balanced and chilled form.
Ingredients
- 3 carrot washed and chopped, large
- 16 ounces orange juice [2 cups, 0.5 l]
- granulated sugar or sweetener (optional
- ice
Instructions
1. Blend
- Combine the carrots and 1 qt [1 l] of water. Liquefy in the blender.Sieve and get rid of the solids (optional, this is how it's traditionally done in the Dom. Rep.). Mix in the orange juice.
2. Serve
- Add sugar or sweetener to taste (optional).Add ice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4glasses each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 7870IU | 157% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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