Almond Free Carrot Ginger Juice
Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this carrot ginger juice is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something great for yourself — because you are. Sweet carrots and crisp apple form the backbone, while fresh ginger adds a lively kick that wakes up your whole palate. A squeeze of lemon keeps everything balanced and bright, and a pinch of turmeric stirred in at the end gives it a gorgeous golden hue along with a subtle earthy warmth. The technique of alternating pieces through the juicer — ending with carrot — is a smart little trick that ensures every last bit of ginger makes it into the glass. Straining the juice through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a smooth, clean pour that looks as good as it tastes. There are no nuts or nut-derived ingredients anywhere in this recipe, so it's a completely worry-free choice for anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities without having to scrutinize a single label. Serve it over ice the moment it's made and enjoy that fresh, vibrant flavor at its absolute peak.
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2 servings
- 1 lb carrots (about 6 medium), scrubbed and trimmed
- 1 medium apple (such as fuji or gala), cored and quartered
- 1 piece (2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled
- ½ lemon, peeled
- 1 pinch ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the carrots well under cold running water and trim the ends. Core and quarter the apple, peel the ginger, and peel the lemon half.
- 2
Feed the carrots, apple, ginger, and lemon through the juicer in alternating pieces, ending with a carrot to push any remaining ginger through the feed chute.
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