Fresh Homemade Beetroot Juice

Wash the beetroot thoroughly under running water. Peel it and cut it into small pieces.

Wash the apple and carrot. Remove the apple core and chop both into smaller pieces.

Peel the ginger and cut the lemon in half.

Add the beetroot, apple, carrot, ginger, and water to a blender.

Blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth.

For a smooth juice, pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or clean cheesecloth.

Press gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.

For a thicker, fiber-rich drink, you can skip straining.

Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and stir well.

Taste the juice. If it is too strong, add a little more cold water.

Pour into a glass and add ice if desired.

Drink it fresh for the best flavor.

Easy Variations

Beetroot + Apple:
Use beetroot, apple, lemon, and water for a simple sweet-tart juice.

Beetroot + Carrot:
Combine beetroot and carrot with a little lemon for an earthy, naturally sweet drink.

Beetroot + Ginger + Lemon:
This combination has a sharper, refreshing flavor.

Beetroot + Orange:
Replace some of the water with fresh orange juice for a sweeter citrus flavor.

Choose firm, fresh beetroot without soft spots.
Start with a small amount of ginger because its flavor can be strong.
Fresh lemon helps balance beetroot’s earthy taste.
Beetroot can temporarily turn urine or stool pink/red; this can be harmless after eating beetroot.
If you have a medical condition or have been advised to limit dietary nitrates, check with your healthcare professional before making beetroot juice a regular drink.
Because juice contains less fiber than whole vegetables and fruit, don’t rely on it as a replacement for whole foods.

1 beetroot + 1 apple + 1 carrot + ½ lemon + small piece of ginger + 1–1½ cups water → blend → strain