Beet Juice

Name: Beet Juice
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 5 cups
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh beets, peeled and chopped; 4 cups water or apple juice; Lemon or orange wedge, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 mins.

Yield 5 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

You can make fresh beet juice without an expensive juicer. All you need are beets, a blender and some cheesecloth!

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh beets, peeled and chopped
4 cups water or apple juice
Lemon or orange wedge, optional

Directions

Place beets and water in a blender; pulse until smooth. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined colander; discard pulp. If desired, garnish with a citrus wedge of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.