Pork Free Beet & Lemon Vegetable Tonic
Earthy, bright, and almost shockingly vibrant in color, this blended vegetable tonic is the kind of drink that makes you feel good just looking at it. Fresh beet brings a deep, sweet earthiness while lemon juice and ginger cut right through with a zippy, warming kick that wakes everything up. Celery and cucumber keep things light and hydrating, and a handful of fresh parsley rounds out the flavor with a clean, herby finish. A pinch of optional turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden undertone to that already stunning magenta base. The whole thing comes together in a blender and gets strained smooth, so the texture is clean and easy to sip — no chewing your tonic, thank you very much. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any meat or animal products, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess before you pour. Serve it over ice the moment it's done and enjoy it while it's cold and at peak freshness.
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2 servings
- 1 medium beet (about 6 oz), peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ medium cucumber, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup cold filtered water
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped beet, cucumber, celery, lemon juice, ginger, parsley, water, and sea salt to a blender. If using turmeric, add it now.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 60–90 seconds, until the mixture is fully broken down and uniformly deep magenta with no visible chunks.
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