Ingredients
Scale
2 medium beets, scrubbed clean and tops trimmed
1 medium seedless cucumber (English or Hothouse), rinsed
1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled or scrubbed
1 medium lemon, peeled and sliced, seeds removed
(Optional): 1 small apple or 2 carrots for added sweetness
Instructions
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Chop the beets, cucumber, and ginger into thin slices small enough to feed through the juicer.
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Slice the lemon, keeping some of the white pith. Remove seeds and set half aside.
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Juice all ingredients, alternating between beets, cucumber, and lemon.
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Stir the juice well, taste, and adjust tartness by adding the reserved lemon.
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For a sweeter blend, add apple or carrots and rejuice.
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Serve immediately or chill for later. Shake before drinking if stored.
Notes
- Best enjoyed cold.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance flavor and mineral absorption.
- For a smoother finish, strain through cheesecloth or nut milk bag
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: drinks
- Method: Juicing (or blending & straining
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 66 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2–3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg