What you will need
- ½ small beet, washed and finely chopped
- ½ apple, cored and chopped
¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon lemon juice- ½ cup cold water
How to make it
Wash fresh produce, remove seeds and cores, and cut firm ingredients into small pieces.
Add the water or other liquid to the blender first. Add the prepared produce and blend until finely broken down.
For a thinner drink, pour through a clean fine sieve over a bowl and press gently. Keep the pulp if you prefer a thicker blend.
Taste and adjust with a little more water or citrus. Divide into glasses and serve promptly.
What's in this drink
- Beet: In the USDA entry for beet, 100 g has 109 mcg folate (DFE) and 0.329 mg manganese. USDA: Beets, raw.
- Apple with its skin: In the USDA entry for apple with its skin, 100 g has 2.4 g fiber and 4.6 mg vitamin C. USDA: Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program).
- Lemon juice: In the USDA entry for lemon juice, 100 g has 38.7 mg vitamin C and 20 mcg folate (DFE). USDA: Lemon juice, raw.
Nutrient figures are per 100 g of the USDA reference ingredient, not per serving.
Straining and dilution change this beet apple ginger sips, so fiber or minerals listed for raw ingredients cannot be assumed to remain in the same amounts.
Storage
Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Follow the storage directions on opened packaged ingredients. FoodSafety.gov recommends refrigerating perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, and keeping the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
Short FAQ
What should I check before starting?
Firm beet needs small pieces and enough liquid. If your blender cannot process raw beet safely, choose a softer ingredient rather than forcing it.
Can I change an ingredient?
For a lighter flavor, use more apple and less beet. Leave out ginger if you prefer a plain fruit-and-vegetable blend.
