Super Greens

Cuisinart original

Rich in chlorophyll and vitamins, this juice is a super health drink.

Yields

10 ounces

Ingredients

1⅓ cucumber, about 3 ounces 5 ounces assorted greens (kale, chard, beet greens) 1 cup packed spinach leaves 1 cup green herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint)* 2 medium celery stalks 2 medium carrots, about 8 ounces


Nutritional information

Nutritional information per serving (10 ounces):

 Calories 216 (9% from fat) • carb. 46g • pro. 11g
• fat 1g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 340mg
• calc. 233mg • fiber 2g

Notable nutrients based on daily percentages:

Vitamin A 1365% • Vitamin C 461% • Thiamin 28%
• Folate 67%

Instructions

1. Turn the Cuisinart Juice Extractor to speed 3. Turn the unit on and juice the cucumber.
2. Increase to speed 5 and juice the greens, spinach, herbs, celery and carrots.
3. Stir juice and serve immediately. * Juiced greens definitely have a strong flavor - experimenting with different types and amounts of herbs, like cilantro, gives the juice a nice herbal note.