Heart-Healthy Refreshing Bottle Gourd Juice
Sip your way to better health with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Bottle Gourd Juice, an invigorating drink packed with nutritional benefits and bursting with fresh flavors. Featuring hydrating bottle gourd (lauki), aromatic mint leaves, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of ginger, this easy-to-make juice is a perfect way to support digestion, heart health, and hydration. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an excellent way to kickstart your day or replenish your body after exercise. The optional hint of honey enhances its natural sweetness, while sea salt balances the flavors beautifully. Serve this vibrant, nutrient-rich juice chilled to enjoy its refreshing and detoxifying effects—perfect for health-conscious drinkers seeking a delicious and wholesome beverage! Keywords: bottle gourd juice recipe, heart-healthy drink, refreshing detox juice, lauki juice benefits, homemade vegetable juice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized (about 500g) bottle gourd (lauki)
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 1 small lemon
- 250 ml water
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Start by washing the bottle gourd thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt and impurities.
Peel the bottle gourd using a vegetable peeler and cut it into small cubes.
Peel the ginger and chop it into smaller pieces to facilitate easy blending.
Place the bottle gourd cubes, mint leaves, and chopped ginger into a blender.
Add 250 ml of water to the blender to help blend the ingredients smoothly.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it turns into a smooth puree. This should take about 2-3 minutes depending on the power of your blender.
Place a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a bowl or large jug and pour the blended mixture through it to strain out the juice. Use a spoon to press down the pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
Squeeze the juice of one small lemon into the strained juice to add a tangy flavor.
If desired, add a tablespoon of honey for sweetness and stir well to dissolve completely.
Add 0.25 teaspoon of sea salt and stir to mix thoroughly.
Pour the juice into glasses, garnish with a few mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy its refreshing taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 603 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 911 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
