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A glass of bright green jugo verde sits on a wooden surface next to celery stalks and a spinach leaf.
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Jugo Verde (Mexican Green Juice Recipe)

Jugo Verde is a vibrant Mexican green juice made of fresh ingredients and packed with nutrients. It has everything going for it: tasty, easy and amazingly refreshing!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 1 cactus paddle (thorns removed and diced)
  • 1 cup spinach rough chopped
  • 1 celery stalk rough chopped
  • ½ cup pineapple diced
  • 1 apple diced
  • 1 ½ cups water

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients. Wash the fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
  • Remove the peel from ingredients that need peeling, trim any remaining spines from the nopales, and cut everything into smaller pieces.
  • Add to the blender. Place the prepared ingredients in the blender.
  • Blend the ingredients with 1 ½ cups water until everything is well combined.
  • Add more water only if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
  • Strain if desired. Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer if you prefer a thinner drink.
  • Leave it unstrained if you like a thicker texture.
  • Serve. Pour into glasses and serve cold or over ice.

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Notes

Other commonly used ingredients:
Parsley, fresh orange juice, cucumbers, lime juice, fresh mint, beets, kale, and more. 
Straining: 
This juice is slightly thicker since it was made in the blender. Straining removes some of the fiber, but this really comes down to preference. If you prefer a smoother juice, strain away. 
How to Store: 
  • Refrigerator: For the best flavor and quality, drink freshly made jugo verde soon after blending. If you have leftovers, transfer them to a clean, airtight container, refrigerate promptly, and use them as soon as possible.
  • Freezer: Freezing may affect the flavor and texture. If you choose to freeze the juice, use a freezer-safe container and leave room for expansion. Thaw in the refrigerator and use promptly.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1491IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg