Nutmeg Free Detox Green Juice
This vibrant green juice is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — and honestly, it tastes like it too. Crisp cucumber and celery form the refreshing backbone, while fresh spinach and parsley layer in that deep, grassy green flavor without tasting like a lawn. A whole peeled lemon brings bright acidity that lifts everything, and a knob of fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to keep each sip interesting. The optional garlic clove is a bold move, but it rounds out the savory edge in a way that serious green juice fans will appreciate. Whether you run it through a juicer or blend and strain it, the result is clean, cold, and genuinely refreshing over ice. Every single ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed plant — no spice blends, no pre-mixed powders, no hidden seasonings to second-guess. It's the kind of recipe you can make with total confidence about exactly what's going into your glass.
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2 servings
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into chunks
- 4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh parsley, loosely packed
- 1 lemon, peeled and halved
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 clove garlic, peeled (optional)
- ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- 1
Wash all produce thoroughly under cold running water. Peel the lemon and ginger, and cut the cucumber into chunks large enough to feed through your juicer chute or blender.
- 2
If using a juicer: feed the cucumber, celery, spinach, parsley, lemon, ginger, and garlic (if using) through the juicer in alternating batches, starting and ending with the cucumber to help push the leafy greens through. Collect the juice in a measuring cup or pitcher.
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