Peanut Free Carrot Ginger Juice
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this carrot ginger juice is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something really good for yourself — because you are. Sweet carrots and crisp apple form the backbone, while fresh ginger adds a warm, peppery kick that wakes up every sip. A squeeze of lemon keeps things lively and balanced, and a pinch of turmeric stirred in at the end gives the whole glass a gorgeous golden glow. Store-bought cold-pressed juices can be a minefield when it comes to shared equipment and mystery "natural flavors," so making this at home means you know exactly what's in your glass. The technique of alternating pieces through the juicer — and finishing with a carrot — is a smart little trick that ensures you get every last drop of ginger flavor without any waste. Serve it immediately over ice for maximum freshness, or prep the ingredients ahead so you can juice and go on busy mornings.
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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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