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Jugo Verde (Green Juice Recipe)
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5 stars (9 reviews)

Jugo Verde (Mexican Green Juice)

This simple and refreshing jugos verdes recipe gets its beautiful green color from cactus (nopal), cucumber and parsley - and also includes fresh pineapple for a touch of tropical sweetness!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Sommer Collier

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 Nopal cactus paddle chopped (or substitute 1 celery stalk)
  • 1 large cucumber with peel, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup packed parsley or cilantro
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in the blender, including a pinch of salt.
  • Place the lid firmly over the top, and puree until smooth.
  • Once green and frothy, serve as-is or pour through a sieve to remove the pulp.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 79.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.7mg