Tasty Green Juice (Jugo Verde)
My favorite green juice — the one that actually tastes good. Kale, cucumber, celery, green apple, ginger, and lime. Fresh, mildly sweet, and easy to drink. Works with a juicer or blender. This is the recipe that made me enjoy green juice, and the one I keep coming back to.
2 people
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls kale
- 1 cucumber peeled if not organic
- 3 celery stalks cut into pieces
- 1/2 lemon without peel
- 1 piece ginger peeled
- 1 green apple peeled if not organic
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. If using non-organic, peel the cucumber and apple. Cut everything into pieces that fit your juicer or blender.
- Run the kale, cucumber, celery, apple, and ginger through the juicer. If the pulp still looks wet, run it through again.
- Squeeze the lime juice into the glass. Stir and serve over ice.
If using a blender: Blend all ingredients with ½ cup water on high until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or clean towel. Squeeze in lime juice.
Notes
- Use organic produce when possible so you can leave the skin on — it adds nutrients and fiber.
- Granny Smith apples give the best balance of tart and sweet without overpowering the greens.
- Start with less kale and more apple if you're new to green juice, then gradually increase the greens.
- A squeeze of lime at the end brightens the whole thing.
- If using a blender, strain into a bowl (not a glass) for less mess.
- Best consumed immediately, stores up to 24 hours in a sealed glass jar in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3487IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg