green juice Rx
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mint tea
- 1 cup leafy greens [of choice, consider dandelion greens]
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 medium cucumber [quartered]
- 2 celery stalks [roughly chopped]
- 1/4 cup parsley, cilantro OR both [packed tightly]
- 1 1-inch knob ginger [peeled]
- juice 1 lemon
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a blender in the order listed.
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Blend on the highest setting until a smoothie-like consistency is reached.
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Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl OR pitcher. Press the pulp firmly into the sieve with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
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For pulp-free juice, pour previously strained liquid into a cheesecloth and squeeze tightly to release juice.
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Serve cold and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Did you know? Tropical fruits aid digestion [due to a digestive enzyme called betaine] and provide sweetness without much added fructose.
Pair this juice with any meal to boost veg intake! Consider steeping a large batch of mint tea to simplify prep. Short on time? Great storebought options include: Athletic Greens, Organifi and Amazing Grass.