Carrot-Orange Juice

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In this vibrant, healthy carrot-orange juice recipe, we jazz up plain orange juice by adding a yellow tomato, apple and carrots to pack in immune-boosting vitamins A and C. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this carrot-orange juice recipe in a blender.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings, about 8 ounces each

Ingredients

  • 1 medium yellow tomato, cut into wedges

  • 1 medium orange, peeled and quartered

  • 1 medium apple, cut into eighths

  • 4 large carrots, peeled

  • Ice cubes (optional)

Directions

  1. Working in this order, process tomato, orange, apple and carrots through a juicer according to the manufacturer's directions. (No juicer? See Tip.)

  2. Fill 2 glasses with ice, if desired, and pour the juice into the glasses. Serve immediately.

Tips

No juicer? No problem. Try this DIY version of blended and strained juice instead: Coarsely chop all ingredients. First, place the soft and/or juice ingredients in the blender and process until liquefied. Then, add the remaining ingredients; blend until liquefied. Cut two 24-inch-long pieces of cheesecloth. Completely unfold each piece and then stack the pieces on top of each other. Fold the double stack in half so you have a 4-layer stack of cloth. Line a large bowl with the cheesecloth and pour the contents of the blender into the center. Gather the edges of the cloth together in one hand and use the other hand to twist and squeeze the bundle to extract all the juice from the pulp. Wear a pair of rubber gloves if you don't want the juice to stain your hands.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2013

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

111 Calories
1g Fat
24g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size about 8 ounces
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g 4%
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Vitamin A 16950IU 339%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Folate 82mcg 20%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 41mg 10%
Potassium 434mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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