Green Lemonade
This tangy, vibrant green lemonade is one of my favorite green juice recipes. It's packed with nutrients but has a fresh, not-too-serious vibe.
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large leaves curly kale including stems
- 1 large lemon peel and pith removed
- 1 lime peel and pith removed
- 1 small green apple about 6 ounces/(170 grams)
- 2 ribs celery including leaves
Instructions
- Chop ingredients as necessary for your juicer.
- Feed through the juicer in the order listed.
- Stir and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Notes
- Green curly kale tends to have a fairly mild flavor, and it produces quite a bit of juice. You'll use two large leaves, including the stems.
- Using a combination of lemon and lime adds a wonderfully complex element of tanginess and freshness. You'll use a knife to cut off the peel and white pith and then put the flesh through the juicer.
- A tart green apple (such as Granny Smith) is one of my favorite green juice ingredients. It adds a bit of complex sweetness and tartness that complements virtually all juices, while keeping things relatively low-glycemic. You don't need to peel it. The rest of the prep depends on your juicer — see manufacturer's instructions for best results.
- Celery is an absolute workhorse of green juice. It has a mild, pleasant flavor and contributes a ton of volume. Put it through the juicer last to flush out any remaining goodness from the other fruits and veggies.
- I use the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer, a masticating juicer that juices pretty efficiently and preserves nutrients for a longer period than centrifugal juicers. You can make this recipe with any juicer.
- The nutrient retention in fresh juice has a lot to do with what kind of juicer you're using. If you have a centrifugal juicer, it's best to drink your juice fairly soon after you make it. With a masticating juicer, feel free to juice in larger batches. They'll keep well in an airtight container in the fridge (such as a quart-sized mason jar) for two to three days.
- Juice can be frozen for longer storage, but you'll find that any remaining solid bits fall out of suspension and sink to the bottom after defrosting. I'm not personally a huge fan of the texture of defrosted juice, but if you're okay with it, freezing can be a good bet.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 0.5g