Asian Pear Juice with Basil and Lemon
Asian pear juice combines the delicate, floral sweetness of Asian pear with sophisticated, complex basil and a generous splash of bright, tart lemon. A little bit of celery brings it all together for a smooth finish.
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Asian pear
- 10 fresh basil leaves including their delicate stems
- 1 lemon peel and pith removed
- 2 large celery ribs including any leaves
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients according to your juicer's specifications.
- Feed all ingredients through juicer in the order listed.
- Stir well and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Notes
- Asian pears have a lemony, floral flavor and a light, juicy crispness that puts them somewhere between pears and apples, but on a higher plane. They're actually many varieties of delightful fruit that all share a name and a few key qualities. See the dedicated post section above for more information.
- Knowing that basil is related to mint may help you process why it really shines in this recipe. Its flavor profile is fairly assertive, but it blends beautifully with the broad spectrum of mellower ingredients here.
- Lemon adds an 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.
- 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: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 0.9g