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How to make beet juice
Prepare the beets: Beets are root vegetables, so they’re likely to have dirt on them, so washing them well is necessary. Fill a bowl with water and brush away any dirt with a vegetable brush. Then rinse them well. Next, roughly chop the washed beets into pieces. It’s also fresher and contains more nutrients, and you can make it using a juicer or blender! You can also flavor the juice in different ways. The end result is a delicious and detoxifying drink that can improve your health. Plus, you can easily mix it with other favorites like homemade carrot juice, homemade apple juice, homemade orange juice, homemade cranberry juice, or homemade ginger juice. Blender Method: For this method, you will need to add some water, so keep in mind that the juice will be slightly diluted. Transfer the beet pieces into a blender and pour 1/4-1/3 cup of water. Blend the beets and water until smooth and juicy. Then, transfer the mixture to a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer layered with cheesecloth to strain the juice from the pulp. Note that the juice STAINS, so use materials you don’t mind staining permanently. Juicer method: Feed the beet pieces through the juicer chute and let the machine do all the work. The juice is now ready to be enjoyed straight away. You can also enjoy it as part of other fruit and veggie juice blends. Furthermore, beetroot juice also works as a natural colorant for drinks (cocktails, mocktails, soda), jelly, popsicles, baked goods (like muffins and quick breads), and more!
What to add to beet juice
Alone, this juice can taste overwhelmingly earthy, which is why I love to add ginger and lemon:
Beet ginger juice with lemon: For every five beets, use around 50g (~1.8 oz) ginger root (or 1 Tbsp ginger powder) and the juice from one lemon or lime.
Other options include apple juice, orange juice, carrots, cucumbers, celery, strawberries, leafy greens (e.g., flat-leaf parsley), and fresh mint leaves. If you try this beet juice recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
