Tomato-Vegetable Juice Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Blender or Juicer
- 1 Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 cup water (or adjust for desired consistency)
- Ice cubes (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash the tomatoes, carrot, cucumber, celery, and bell pepper thoroughly. Peel and chop them into smaller pieces to make blending easier.
- Blend the vegetables: Add the chopped tomatoes, carrot, cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, and fresh parsley (if using) to a blender. Add 1 cup of water to the blender.
- Add seasoning: Pour in the lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. You can adjust the seasoning later to taste.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high until the vegetables are pureed into a smooth juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more water.
- Strain the juice (optional): If you prefer a smoother texture, pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any pulp. Use a spoon to press the mixture through the strainer, extracting as much juice as possible.
- Chill or serve: Serve immediately over ice cubes if desired, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for a more refreshing taste.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley or a celery stick, if desired, and enjoy your fresh tomato-vegetable juice!
Notes
This Tomato-Vegetable Juice is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and is great for boosting your immune system and hydrating your body naturally!