Vegetable Juice

The Martha Stewart Enriching Vegetable Juice Recipe is Martha Stewart’s play off the classic tomato drink, but in a much healthier way. A refreshing juice made from fresh tomatoes, combined with crisp celery, carrots, and horseradish. The primary ingredient, tomatoes, are rich in lycopene. Lycopene has been shown to increase colon health and decrease chances for developing various forms of cancer. Tomato juice has also been shown to help athletes recover from strenuous exercise faster than athletes that consume nothing but water following a workout. To gain added benefits from fiber, the ingredients in this drink can be blended in seconds using a Blendtec or a Vitamix blender. We recommend blending with a Blendtec and Vitamix to liquify the ingredients into a nice easy to drink smoothie or juice consistency which can be comparable to juicing. Make sure to add a good boost to any smoothie you make, extra boosts are on our recipe pages and can be added into any blender-recipe you make.

Martha Stewart Vegetable Juice

Tomato juice was first served as a beverage by Louis Perrin in 1917, when he ran out of orange juice at his restaurant. Little did Louis know that his substitution would become a major staple in brunch menus across the US, though most recipes include the addition of sugar and salt. The Martha Stewart Enriching Vegetable Juice Recipe is the healthy version of Louis’ original recipe; instead of sugar, carrots are used to add sweetness, and a much smaller amount of salt can be added by a home cook. A hint of horseradish adds a bit of spice and excitement, and a squeeze of lemon creates a well rounded flavor profile. With this recipe vegetable juice can feel luxurious, and be much healthier than the store bought variety. Check out The Daily Vitamin add on boosts for easy to add boosts to get extra health benefits and energy. Also, we recommend using a Blendtec or Vitamix for all blending purposes.

Nutrient Enriching Vegetable Juice Recipe by Martha Stewart

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1. 1. 1  1/2   Cup filtered water
   2. 3 medium Tomatoes, cut into large chunks
   3. 7 Celery stalks, each cut into 3-inch pieces
   4. 1/2 pound Carrots, each cut into 3-inch pieces (do not peel)
   5. 1 piece Fresh Horseradish, (2 1/2 by 1/4 inches), peeled (or 2 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish)
   6. 1/4 teaspoon Coarse salt
   7. 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving
   8. 1   Cup ice

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1. 1. Working in batches, combine the tomatoes, celery, carrots, and horseradish in your blender.
      2. Blendtec blender: Press the Whole Juice button, or let the blender run on a high speed for around 1 minute or until liquified.
      3. Vitamix blender: Turn the knob to Whole Juice and flip the on switch.  If you don’t have the automatic preset then start on speed 1/low, slowly turn the knob to speed 10, then flip it to high.  Let it run for around 1 minute.
      4. Stir in salt and lemon juice.
      5. Pour vegetable mixture through a fine sieve into another large bowl or a pitcher. Divide vegetable juice evenly between 2 glasses. Serve each with a lemon wedge.

The perfect brunch beverage, treat yourself to a thick glass of blended tomato juice. The hint of horseradish adds a spicy flavor, while the celery and carrots create a crisp flavor profile. The vitamins and nutrients will help you refresh after a long week, or a rough workout.

1. 1. • Recipe by: http://www.marthastewart.com/315377/vegetable-juice
      • Recipe Type: Blended drink, beverage
      • Category: Blender recipes, Blendtec, Vitamix, Blendtec Recipes
      • Servings: 2 Servings

Special Equipment:

Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Large Glass, To Go Container

Ingredient Health Benefits

The tomato is the edible fruit/berry of the nightshade Solanum lycopersicum. Tomatoes are high in antioxidants and particularly rich in Lycopene, a compound thought to be important in bone and prostate health. Tomatoes are also high in Vitamin C, Biotin, Molybdenum, Vitamin K, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese.

Celery is a plant variety in the family Apiaceae. Celery is a great food for weight management. It is high in water and very low in calories – only 6 calories per stalk! Celery also produces a lot of juice so is great for use in your Vitamix or Blendtec blender.

Carrots, botanically named Daucus carota subsp. sativus, are a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. Carrots are very high in Vitamin A and an excellent source of beta carotenes. These compounds have shown to aide in prevention of heart disease and to help maintain healthy cholesterol. Many, many studies have been conducted on carrots and human health – they also play an important role in the healthy functioning of the eye. Carrots are alse high in Biotin, Vitamin K, fiber, and molybdenum.

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoracia) is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. Horseradish root is a powerful, pungent, spicy plant that has been used medicinally for over 3000 years. Horseradish contains unique nutrition in the form of glucosinolates, a family of phytonutrients. When exposed to air, glucosinolates break down into chemicals called isothiocyanates, which have shown many health forming benefits – most notably around cancer prevention.

Coarse salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride. The coarseness or fineness of salt is one of the ways of adjusting its flavor. Salt provides sodium, which is absolutely essential for cell function and human life itself. The average American diet contains far too much salt, making this ingredient a good one to avoid if you are uncertain how much you are getting in your food. Over-intake of sodium is a cause of many health problems, including cardiovascular disease.

The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The juice, pulp, and skin of the fruit are all used in cooking around the world. Though lemons have an acidic, tart taste – they are one of the strongest alkaline-forming foods. Lemon juice is a great way to help balance pH. Lemons are very high in Vitamin C and have a strong antioxidant and antibiotic effect.