Whole30 Refreshing Bottle Gourd Juice
Quench your thirst with this invigorating Whole30 Refreshing Bottle Gourd Juice, a nutrient-packed beverage that's as hydrating as it is delicious! Made with crisp bottle gourd, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of fresh mint, this detox-friendly drink is blended to perfection and strained for a silky-smooth finish. Enhanced with a touch of sea salt to balance flavors and served over ice for ultimate refreshment, this recipe is quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and perfect for anyone embracing a Whole30 or clean-eating lifestyle. Enjoy it as a cooling mid-day pick-me-up or a post-workout hydrator—it's as wholesome as it is satisfying!
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Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized bottle gourd
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cubes ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
Peel the bottle gourd using a vegetable peeler and cut it into small cubes. Discard any seeds or fibrous parts.
Step 2
Wash the mint leaves thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
Step 3
In a blender, combine the cubed bottle gourd, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, and water.
Step 4
Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and well-combined.
Step 5
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher and pour the blended mixture through the strainer to remove the pulp. Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture and extract as much juice as possible.
Step 6
Stir in the sea salt and mix well to combine.
Step 7
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, if desired, and pour the strained juice over the ice.
Step 8
Garnish with additional mint leaves or a slice of lemon if you wish, and serve immediately to enjoy this refreshing Whole30-friendly juice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (896.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 79.6 |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 599.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.5g | |
| Protein 3.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 161.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 812.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories