Pumpkin juice
As seen in Harry Potter, but even the non-fans among us can appreciate a fresh take on a vegetable juice. Pumpkin is a starchy gourd, so even after it has been juiced, it needs a little acid and sweetness to balance it out, hence the addition of apple, lemon, and ginger. So go ahead and juice up some PJ to start the morning off in a magical way.
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- ½ pumpkin, seeds and stem removed, cut to fit juicer
- 1 red apple, core and stem removed, cut to fit juicer
- 1 Meyer lemon, cut to fit juicer
- 1-inch piece ginger, skin removed
Directions:
1. In a fruit and vegetable juicer, juice all ingredients. Discard solids.
2. Strain juice through a fine-mesh sieve before serving in glasses.
3. Add a few ice cubes to the glasses if you prefer a colder beverage. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container and refrigerate for one day or up to three days, if using a masticating juicer.
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