Suco Verde
Refresh your day with a vibrant and nutrient-packed glass of **Suco Verde**, the ultimate green juice bursting with fresh flavors and energizing benefits. This Brazilian-inspired recipe combines nutrient-dense kale and spinach with crisp green apple, hydrating cucumber, and zesty celery to create a powerhouse drink that's perfect for kickstarting your morning or recharging in the afternoon. A hint of ginger adds a warming touch, while a splash of lemon juice provides tangy brightness to the blend. Optionally sweetened with honey or agave syrup, this juice is naturally delicious and incredibly versatile. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, Suco Verde is the perfect wholesome choice to boost your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Served chilled with crushed ice, this green smoothie is as refreshing as it is nourishing—great for clean eating or detox routines!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale leaves
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 medium green apple
- 1 small cucumber
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 inch ginger
- 0.5 medium lemon
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
Wash all the fresh produce thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a clean towel.
Remove the stems from the kale and chop the leaves roughly.
Trim the ends off the spinach leaves if needed and roughly chop.
Core the green apple and cut it into chunks. Leave the skin on for extra nutrients.
Peel the cucumber if desired and cut it into large chunks.
Cut the celery stalks into smaller pieces for easy blending.
Peel the ginger and cut it into small pieces.
Juice half a lemon and set aside the juice.
Place the kale, spinach, green apple, cucumber, celery, and ginger in a blender.
Add the lemon juice, water, and honey or agave syrup if using.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to fully incorporate all ingredients.
Add the ice cubes and blend again until the ice is crushed and fully mixed into the juice.
Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey or agave syrup if desired.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and nutritional value.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 127 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1147 mg | 24% | |
*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.
