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Carrot Juice

Carrot Juice

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There is nothing more straightforward than a good glass of carrot juice. This is the kind of homemade beverage you put together with carrots and water and little else. The carrots lend it a light, natural sweetness and a clean taste, while straining gives the juice a nice smoothness. It makes for an easy, nutritious option whether you are looking for a quick healthy fix at breakfast or some afternoon refreshment from basic ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 vegetable peeler
  • 1 chef’s knife
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 fine mesh strainer
  • 1 cheesecloth or nut milk bag
  • 1 spoon or spatula
  • 2 serving glasses

Method
 

  1. Add the chopped carrots and water to a blender.
  2. Blend until the carrots are fully broken down and the mixture looks smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag.
  4. Press or squeeze well to extract as much juice as possible.
  5. Serve immediately over ice, or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 93mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20381IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

  1. For a smoother juice, strain it twice.
  2. For extra flavor, you can add a small squeeze of lemon juice, a little honey, or a small piece of fresh ginger.

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