Gluten-free beetroot and orange juice with carrot

Gluten-free beetroot and orange juice with carrot and ginger – freshly juiced, fruity and earthy, with a gentle kick.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 120 kcal per serving
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 28 g

Ingredients

• 2 beetroots
• 2 unwaxed oranges
• 1 carrot
• 1 piece of ginger (about 2 cm)

Method

You’ll need: juicer · chopping board · knife · sieve

1. Peel the beetroot and cut it into pieces. Peel the carrot as well and chop it roughly.
2. Peel the oranges and remove most of the white pith. Peel the ginger if needed and cut it into suitable pieces.
3. Feed the beetroot, carrot, ginger and orange pieces through the juicer, alternating between them. This spreads the flavour more evenly.
4. Stir the juice briefly and, if you like it smoother, pass it through a fine sieve.
5. To serve, pour into glasses and drink fresh straight away, or serve well chilled.

Good to know

Earthy, fresh and slightly hot – exactly the kind of juice that tastes lively. If you like things fruity but not one-dimensionally sweet, this one's for you.

Swaps

Beetroot → pomegranate seeds (contain polyphenols, fruity flavour) Beetroot → red cabbage (contains vitamin C and anthocyanins) Oranges → grapefruit (more tart, with vitamin C) Carrot → squash (milder flavour, provides beta-carotene)

Allergens

The ingredients are generally considered low in allergens, but citrus fruit and ginger can irritate a sensitive stomach. Use less for children; in pregnancy, the ingredients are usually fine in normal food amounts.

Frequently asked questions

What's in beetroot, nutritionally?

Beetroot contains folate, potassium and naturally occurring nitrate. It also brings pigments from the betalain group.

Why does orange go so well with it?

Orange provides plenty of vitamin C and various flavonoids. Its fresh, slightly sour note balances the earthy flavour of the beetroot.

What does carrot bring to this juice?

Carrot contains beta-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A, plus some potassium. It also makes the juice a little sweeter and more rounded in flavour.

Does ginger suit everyone?

Not always. Ginger can irritate a sensitive stomach and tastes hot in larger amounts; how well people get on with it varies a lot.

What if I have a sensitive stomach?

Juicing removes a lot of the fibre. Citrus fruit and ginger can be unpleasant with reflux, gastritis or a very sensitive stomach, though.

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