Tastes Like V 8 Juice
Capture the bold, refreshing flavors of homemade "Tastes Like V8 Juice," a vibrant vegetable-packed drink that rivals its store-bought namesake. This recipe combines garden-fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper, enhanced with nutrient-rich spinach and parsley. With the tangy kick of fresh lemon juice, a hint of Worcestershire sauce, and optional hot sauce for spice lovers, this drink delivers a savory, well-balanced punch. Perfectly blended and gently warmed to unlock its full flavor, this wholesome juice is ideal for a healthy snack, meal accompaniment, or post-workout refreshment. Ready in just 25 minutes and best served chilled, this homemade vegetable juice is a refreshing, preservative-free alternative for anyone craving a nutritious boost.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Tomatoes (fresh and ripe)
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 pieces Celery stalks
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Spinach leaves
- 1 cup Parsley (fresh)
- 1 medium Lemon (juice only)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Prepare your vegetables: wash the tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumber, red bell pepper, and spinach thoroughly. Peel the carrots and cucumber if desired.
Roughly chop the tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper into smaller pieces to fit into your blender or juicer.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped vegetables, spinach leaves, parsley, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
If using a juicer, process the vegetables according to your juicer’s instructions instead of blending.
Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl to remove pulp. Use the back of a spoon to press out as much juice as possible.
Transfer the strained juice to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low for about 5–10 minutes until warmed through. Do not boil, as doing so may alter the flavor.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Allow the juice to cool, then transfer it into a pitcher or glass bottles. Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to chill before serving.
Shake well before serving and enjoy cold. For best flavor, consume within 2–3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2903 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 5624 mg | 120% | |
*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.
