Homemade V8 juice

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Fresher, tastier, and healthier than the store-bought version! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basil, bell pepper, carrots, celery, cucumbers, greens, herbs, tomatoes

Season: Summer

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 80kcal

Author: Mallory DeVries

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 lb tomatoes* (~7 medium)
1/2 lb carrot* (~4 medium)
juice of 1 lime
1 cup greens* spinach or kale
1/2 cup basil* and/or parsley
1 cucumber*
2 inch ginger
2 stalks celery*
1 bell pepper* seeds removed
1/4 tsp salt
pinch cayenne optional
1 clove garlic* optional

Instructions

Slice all veggies into pieces that can fit into your blender/juicer. Peeling is optional.
Add all ingredients into the blender/juicer, and process.
Strain juice through fine mesh to reduce foam/fiber (optional - if you leave it in, there's more nutrients!).
Add salt, taste and adjust lime juice and salt as necessary.
Pour in glasses, over ice, and enjoy or refrigerate juice for cooler flavor.

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