A vegetable drink typically consists of the juices of several vegetables blended to create a distinctive flavor. Juicing is one way to increase the amount of vegetables in your diet, nutritionist Jennifer K. Nelson explains for MayoClinic.com. By reducing the vegetables to a liquid form, you can preserve most of the nutrients.
Step 1
Wash and cut all vegetables. The size of the cut pieces will depend on your food processor or juicer. Read the instructions provided with the product for size loads.
Step 2
Place the potatoes into the collection container and blend or juice them. Leave the skin on the potatoes when juicing. Pour the liquid into a pitcher to use later.
Step 3
Rinse the container and juice the carrots, then add them to the pitcher, on top of the potatoes.
Step 4
Stack the remaining ingredients, one on top of the other, into the juicer or food processor to liquefy.
Step 5
Mix the three layers together with a long spoon or use a blender. Add a dash of pepper and salt, if desired.
Step 6
Pour the drink into a glass and add a celery stalk to the side as a garnish.
Tips and Warnings
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetable combinations. Not every grouping will appeal to you --- keeping changing out the ingredients until you find a favorite. Some additions you might consider are apples, tomatoes and lemon juice. These will enhance the flavor. Add a dash of hot sauce to the juice to make it spicy.
Things You'll Need
- 2 broccoli branches
- 1/2 cup kale
- 4 medium potatoes
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 cucumber
- Pepper
- Salt
- 1 stalk celery
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