Jugo Verde (Mexican Green Juice)

 


This simple and refreshing jugos verdes recipe gets its beautiful green color from cactus (nopal), cucumber and parsley – and also includes fresh pineapple for a touch of tropical sweetness!
servings:  cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 Nopal cactus paddle chopped (or substitute 1 celery stalk)
  • 1 large cucumber with peel, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup packed parsley or cilantro

Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients in the juicer, or use a blender and strain so there is no pulp. 

2. Once green and frothy, serve as-is or pour through a sieve to remove the pulp.

  • Add a pinch of salt. 

    There are several ways to tweak this Mexican green juice recipe to fit your tastes! Every resort we have been to does it a little differently. 

    • Fruit – Swap pineapple for fresh chunks of peeled and chopped mango, papaya, or guava.
    • Nopal – If nopales aren’t available you can substitute with celery. This will change the flavor, but the juice will still taste delicious and refreshing!
    • Herbs – Use your choice of parsley or more vibrant cilantro. Either are flavorful and packed with nutrients!

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