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Jugo Verde (Mexican Green Juice)
This simple and refreshing jugos verdes recipe gets its beautiful green color from cactus (nopal), cucumber and parsley - and also includes fresh pineapple for a touch of tropical sweetness!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 78 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Drinks
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 Nopal cactus paddle chopped (or substitute 1 celery stalk)
- 1 large cucumber with peel, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup packed Parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in the blender, including a pinch of salt.
- Place the lid firmly over the top, and puree until smooth.
- Once green and frothy, serve as-is or pour through a sieve to remove the pulp.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
79.2mg
(88%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 79.2mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.