Green Leaf Juice
Swiss chard or collard greens, stems removed, fresh pineapple, peeled and cubed and fresh cilantro come together in this vegan β 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for blender. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Wash the swiss chard or collard greens thoroughly under cold running water, shake off the excess, and tear the leaves into rough pieces, discarding the toughest part of the stems.
- Rinse the cilantro and peel the ginger, then add the greens, cilantro, ginger and cold water to a blender, placing the leafy ingredients nearest the blade for a smoother result.
- Add the cubed pineapple and lime juice, then blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth with no visible flecks of leaf.
- Taste and blend in the honey or maple syrup only if you want a sweeter juice, adjusting the lime to balance the sweetness.
- For a clearer, lighter juice, pour the blend through a fine mesh sieve or nut-milk bag set over a jug, pressing the pulp with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible; skip this step if you prefer a thicker smoothie texture.
- Add the ice cubes, stir well, and serve immediately in chilled glasses, as fresh green juice separates and loses brightness quickly once made.
You'll use: Blender
Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
- Honey
- maple syrup Β· agave
Tips & common questions
How long does Green Leaf Juice take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Green Leaf Juice vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Green Leaf Juice is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Chicken Curry (490198749).jpg by rovingI, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.