Rejuvenating Greek Juice – A Paleo-Friendly Energy Booster

Rejuvenating Greek Juice – A Paleo-Friendly Energy Booster

Discover the perfect Paleo-friendly energy booster with our Rejuvenating Greek Juice recipe, a delicious blend of fresh citrus, cucumber, and mint.

Time: Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 5 minutes Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Allergens

Citrus fruits (oranges and lemon)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium oranges 1 large cucumber Handful of fresh mint leaves 1 lemon, peeled 1 cup cold filtered water

Instructions

  1. Rinse the oranges, cucumber, and lemon thoroughly under running water.
  2. Peel the lemon to remove the bitter outer skin.
  3. Cut the oranges into quarters and remove any seeds.
  4. Slice the cucumber into rounds and remove the center seed section.
  5. In a blender, combine the orange quarters, cucumber slices, peeled lemon, and fresh mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
  6. Pour the juice mixture through a fine mesh strainer to separate any pulp or seeds.
  7. Fill two glasses with ice and pour the strained Greek Juice over the ice. Top each glass off with cold filtered water and give it a gentle stir.

Chef’s Insight

This invigorating blend of citrus and cucumber is not only delicious but also hydrating, making it the perfect start to your day or a refreshing mid-day pick-me-up.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for a Paleo diet as it does not include any grains or dairy products.

Cultural or Historical Background

Greek cuisine emphasizes the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients like citrus fruits, which are abundant in Greece during the winter months.