The Central Oregon “Green Drink”
Ingredients
10 large celery stalks
5 medium cucumbers
2 large bunches of kale (about 20 leaves), stems removed
1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
5 green apples, cored
5 lemons, peeled
2-3 cups filtered water (adjust for desired consistency)
Ice for serving (optional)
Instructions
1.Wash all produce thoroughly.
2.Roughly chop the celery, cucumbers, kale, and apples into pieces that will fit through your juicer or blender.
If using a juicer:
1.Feed all ingredients through the juicer, alternating between leafy greens and juicier produce.
2.Stir the finished juice and serve immediately over ice if desired.
If using a blender:
1.Work in batches if necessary.
2.Add water, cucumber, and celery to blender first.
3.Blend until smooth.
4.Add kale, basil, apple, and lemon.
5.Blend until completely smooth.
6.Strain through a fine-mesh strainer or nut milk bag if preferred.
7.Serve immediately or store in airtight glass containers for up to 24 hours.
SERVINGS: 10
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES
