Sesame 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, you are. Cucumber and celery form a hydrating, mineral-rich base, while fresh spinach and parsley layer in deep, grassy flavor without overwhelming the glass. A hit of lemon brightens everything up, and the fresh ginger adds just enough warmth and zing to keep each sip interesting. The optional garlic is a bold move, but even a single clove gives the juice a savory edge that sets it apart from anything you'd grab off a shelf. Bottled green juices can hide all kinds of additives and flavor enhancers, so making this at home means you know exactly what's going in — nothing but whole produce and cold water. Whether you run it through a juicer or blend and strain it, the result is a clean, refreshing glass that tastes bright and alive. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a Monday morning and feel smug about for the rest of the day.
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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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