Vegan turmeric and ginger juice with orange

Vegan turmeric and ginger juice with orange, lemon and black pepper: fresh, spicy and citrusy.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 95 kcal per serving
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 22 g

Ingredients

• 1 piece of fresh ginger (about 4cm)
• 2 unwaxed oranges
• 1/2 unwaxed lemon
• 1 piece of fresh turmeric root (about 4cm)
• 1 pinch of black pepper

Method

You’ll need: high-speed blender · sieve

1. Wash the ginger, turmeric root, oranges and lemon thoroughly. Peel the oranges and lemon, and roughly chop the ginger and turmeric if needed.
2. Put the ginger, turmeric, orange, lemon and black pepper into a high-speed blender. Start with a small splash of water so everything catches better.
3. Blend the mixture until smooth and you have an even juice. If you like it smoother, pass it through a fine sieve or a cloth.
4. Taste briefly: add a little lemon for more freshness, a little ginger for more heat. Drink straight after blending so the flavour stays clear.
5. If you don't use a blender, you can briefly heat the ginger and turmeric with a little water, then blend them finely with the orange, lemon and pepper. Don't boil for long, so it keeps its fresh character.
6. Pour into a glass and serve straight away.

Good to know

This juice is fresh and pleasantly spicy. It tastes bright and lively without being complicated. Just right when you want something bold in your glass.

Swaps

Ginger → galangal (similarly spicy, also contains pungent plant compounds) Unwaxed oranges → pink grapefruit (less sugar, more bitter compounds instead and usually slightly fewer calories) Unwaxed oranges → sea buckthorn juice, unsweetened (much more vitamin C and more tart) Black pepper → Ceylon cinnamon (milder, provides polyphenols and goes well with turmeric)

Allergens

The ingredients aren't among the most common allergens, but citrus fruit and ginger can irritate a sensitive stomach. For small children, keep it mild because of the heat; during pregnancy, normal kitchen amounts are usually unremarkable – larger amounts of turmeric or ginger products are best discussed with your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Which nutrients are mainly in orange and lemon?

Both mainly provide vitamin C. On top of that come smaller amounts of folate, potassium and various citrus flavonoids from the flesh and peel.

What makes ginger special as an ingredient?

Ginger contains essential oils and pungent-tasting compounds such as gingerols and shogaols. How much it contains varies with freshness, variety and processing.

What does turmeric root bring nutritionally?

Turmeric contains curcuminoids, which are responsible for its colour and part of its typical flavour. The fresh root also brings small amounts of minerals, though overall in fairly moderate amounts.

Why is there black pepper in the juice?

Black pepper contains piperine, the compound behind its heat, and gives the juice more depth and a gentle warmth at the back of your throat.

Is the juice a good idea if you have a sensitive stomach?

That depends on how well you tolerate it: lemon, orange, ginger, turmeric and pepper can irritate a sensitive stomach, reflux or the lining of your mouth. If so, blend the juice milder, dilute it more or drink it without the pepper.

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