Legume Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost magical about a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice — bright, fragrant, and nothing like the carton version sitting in the back of your fridge. This one comes together with just a handful of navel or Valencia oranges and a citrus juicer, making it as straightforward as a recipe can get. A tiny pinch of salt is optional, but it quietly rounds out the sweetness and makes the citrus flavor pop in a way that's hard to explain until you try it. Straining out the seeds and pulp gives you a silky, clean pour, though you can absolutely skip that step if you like a little texture in your glass. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero label-reading or ingredient swaps — it's just fruit and a pinch of seasoning, full stop. Serve it immediately while it's still cold and at peak flavor, because fresh-squeezed juice waits for no one.
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2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.