Description
This refreshing carrot, ginger, and turmeric juice is a nutrient-packed drink that combines the natural sweetness of carrots and apple with the zing of ginger and earthy warmth of turmeric. Perfect for a morning boost or midday pick-me-up, enjoy it chilled or over ice for a revitalizing experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped (optional for sweetness)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cups of water (or coconut water for added flavor)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- A pinch of black pepper (to enhance turmeric absorption)
Instructions
- Wash and Peel the Carrots: Thoroughly wash the carrots under running water and peel them using a vegetable peeler.
- Chop the Carrots: Cut the peeled carrots into 1-2 inch pieces for easier blending.
- Prepare the Ginger and Turmeric: Peel and slice the ginger and turmeric. If using ground turmeric, skip this step.
- Core and Chop the Apple: If using, core and chop the apple into smaller pieces.
- Juice the Lemon: Squeeze the juice from the lemon, removing any seeds.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: In a high-speed blender, add the chopped carrots, ginger, turmeric, apple (if using), lemon juice, and water (or coconut water). If using ground turmeric, add it now.
- Add Sweetener and Black Pepper: Add honey or maple syrup and a pinch of black pepper to the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Prepare a Strainer or Cheesecloth: Set up a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag over a bowl or pitcher.
- Pour the Mixture: Carefully pour the blended mixture into the strainer.
- Extract the Juice: Press down on the pulp with a spatula or spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
- Discard the Pulp: Discard the remaining pulp or use it in other recipes.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the juice and adjust sweetness or thickness as desired.
- Chill or Serve Immediately: Serve over ice or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprinkle of ground turmeric if desired.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftover juice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.
Notes
- For a sweeter juice, adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to your taste.
- If you prefer a thicker juice, you can skip straining, but it will have a pulpier texture.
- The juice is best consumed fresh but can be stored for a short time in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes