Kale Cucumber Green Juice
A bright green juice made from kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, green apple, ginger, and lemon.
Equipment
- Juicer or blender
- Fine mesh sieve
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup kale stems removed, chopped
- 2 cup baby spinach packed
- 1 medium cucumber cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks cut into pieces
- 1 medium green apple cored and cut into wedges
- 1 medium lemon juiced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated, about a half inch piece
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 cup cold water only if using a blender
Instructions
Cooking
- Wash. Rinse all the produce under cool running water.
- Chop. Remove the kale stems and cut the produce into pieces that fit your machine.
- Juice. Run the greens, cucumber, celery, apple, ginger, and mint through a juicer, or blend with the water and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Brighten. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust with extra apple or lemon.
- Serve. Pour over ice and drink right away, or refrigerate for up to twenty four hours.
Notes
Substitutions: Use romaine, parsley, or cilantro for part of the kale.
Tips: Wash all produce and remove the kale stems for a smoother taste.
Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed jar up to twenty four hours.
Nutrition is calculated per glass using a juicer, and a blender keeps more fiber.