Easy Broccoli Juice Recipe (Juicer or Blender)
Broccoli juice might sound off-putting, but it can be surprisingly tasty and incredibly nutritious. Here’s a recipe for a flavorful and refreshing Broccoli Juice Recipe that also includes cucumber, ginger, and lemon. Let me show you how to make this easy green juice in a juicer or a blender.
This broccoli juice is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that contains compounds like sulforaphane, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties by fighting free radicals.
Additionally, the cucumber and celery add hydration and a refreshing taste, while the apple and lemon provide sweetness and acidity, balancing out the flavors of the vegetables.
Green juices can be a great way to meet your daily recommendation of veggie intake. I think you’re going to love this recipe!
Key Ingredients
Broccoli florets
Broccoli is the star ingredient in this juice, providing a mild, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness. It also adds a vibrant green color to the juice.
Additionally, broccoli is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, as well as antioxidants like sulforaphane, which contribute to its health benefits and flavor profile.
Look for organic broccoli at the grocery store.
Cucumber
Cucumber adds a refreshing and mild taste to the juice, balancing out the stronger flavors of the broccoli and ginger.
Its high water content also helps to hydrate the body, making the juice more thirst-quenching and palatable.
Green apple
Green apple brings a natural sweetness to the juice without overpowering the other flavors. Its tartness adds a pleasant acidity, which enhances the overall taste profile.
Lemon
Lemon provides a bright, citrusy flavor that helps to elevate the taste of the juice. Its acidity adds a refreshing tanginess, balancing the sweetness of the apple and the earthiness of the broccoli.
Fresh lemon juice is also a great source of vitamin C which benefits the immune system.
Ginger
Ginger adds a subtle warmth and spiciness to the juice, complementing the flavors of the other ingredients.
Its aromatic properties create depth and complexity in the flavor profile. I always keep fresh ginger in my kitchen to add to juicing recipes.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Wash all of your produce. Cut it into pieces small enough to fit through the feeding tube of your juicer or into small chunks if you are using a blender.
Step Two
Add all ingredients to your chosen machine, adding water if using a blender.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Three
Blend until smooth or run through the juicer per directions.
Step Four
Strain through a nut milk bag to remove any of the fibrous materials. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- You can easily double or triple this recipe for more servings.
- Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can peel the cucumber if you want to, but you don’t have to. You can also use two Persian cucumbers instead of an English cucumber if you wish.
Recipe FAQs
It can be strong! That’s why I recommend balancing the flavor with other ingredients and some fruit.
Yes! The stems won’t yield much juice, but you can still run them through a juicer or add them to your blender.
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Broccoli Juice Recipe (Juicer or Blender)
Broccoli juice might not be everyone’s first choice, but it can be surprisingly tasty and incredibly nutritious. Here’s a recipe for a flavorful and refreshing Broccoli Juice Recipe that also includes cucumber, ginger, and lemon.
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 green apple
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled
- 1–2 stalks of celery
- 1 cup of water (if using a blender to make the juice)
Instructions
- Cut the product into large pieces that will fit through the feeding tube of a juicer. If you will be using a blender to make your juice, then cut your produce into smaller pieces than if you are using a juicer.
- If you are using a juicer, then run the vegetable and fruit pieces through the juicer. Collect the juice in a pitcher and serve immediately.
- If you are using a food processor or blender, add the broccoli, cucumber green apple, lemon, ginger, and celery stalks to the base. Add 1 cup of water. Blend or process on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
- Then, pour the blended juice through a nut milk bag, squeezing it from the top down to drain the juice into a pitcher. Discard the collected pulp, or save it and use it for another purpose.
- Serve the juice immediately.
Notes
- You can easily double or triple this recipe for more servings.
- Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can peel the cucumber if you want to, but you don’t have to. You can also use two Persian cucumbers instead of an English cucumber if you wish.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 5 Minutes
- Category: Juices
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6.1 g
- Sodium: 17 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Tastes pretty good….better than I expected! 🙂