Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Bottle Gourd Juice
Elevate your hydration game with this Mediterranean Diet-inspired Refreshing Bottle Gourd Juice, a nutrient-packed drink that’s perfect for health-conscious mornings or sunny afternoons. Crafted with the natural goodness of bottle gourd and cucumber, this juice is infused with fresh mint, zesty lemon, and a hint of ginger for a burst of invigorating flavors. Strained for a smooth texture and finished with sea salt, it offers the ultimate blend of hydrating and detoxifying benefits. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this vitality-boosting beverage serves two and is best enjoyed chilled over ice cubes. Embrace wholesome living with this low-calorie, hydrating juice that complements the Mediterranean lifestyle seamlessly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (approximately 500g) bottle gourd
- 1 medium cucumber
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 1 cup water
- 6 cubes ice cubes
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Begin by peeling the bottle gourd and cucumber. Ensure all the seeds and fibrous parts are removed from the bottle gourd. Cut both into small, manageable pieces.
Peel the ginger and cut it into smaller pieces to make it easier to blend.
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze out its juice, removing any seeds.
In a blender, add the chopped bottle gourd, cucumber, ginger, mint leaves, and water. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the mixture into a large bowl to remove any pulp, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sea salt to the strained juice. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Pour the juice into glasses over ice cubes and serve immediately for the best taste and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1205 mg | 26% | |
*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.
