Serious Eats / Robyn Lee
Ginger adds heat to this tart kale limeade. Think of this as green juice for beginners—it's friendly, fun, and a little (naturally) sweet. Head here for more kale juice recipes we love »
Note: This recipe yields about 3 cups of juice, enough for two 1 1/2-cup servings. Juice is best served immediately and will lost flavor and color with time. Store leftover juice in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. In our testing, it took about 1 1/2 pounds of kale to produce 1 cup of juice. Results may vary based on kale and on juicer.
Recipe Details
Spicy-Tart Kale Limeade Recipe
Ingredients
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1/2 cup (4 ounces) fresh kale juice (from about 3/4 pounds kale; see note)
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1/2 cup (4 ounces) fresh ginger juice (from about 5 ounces peeled ginger)
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1/2 cup (4 ounces) fresh apple juice (from 2 large green apples or 4 small)
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1/2 cup coconut water
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Garnish: lime slices
Directions
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Mix kale juice, ginger juice, and apple juice with coconut water. Serve in tall glasses. Garnish with lime slice if desired.
Special Equipment
Notes
This recipe yields about 3 cups of juice, enough for two 1 1/2-cup servings.
In our testing, it took about 1 1/2 pounds of kale to produce 1 cup of juice. Results may vary based on kale and on juicer.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Juice is best served immediately and will lost flavor and color with time. Store leftover juice in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 116 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 2 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 116 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 109mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 23% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin C 115mg | 573% |
| Calcium 168mg | 13% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 700mg | 15% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |