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Best Easy Jugo de Naranja con Zanahoria Recipe

Name: Best Easy Jugo de Naranja con Zanahoria Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 250 g
Ingredients: Oranges 4 pieces; Carrots 3 pieces; Water 1 cup; Lime juice 2 tbsp; Honey 1 tbsp

Fresh orange and carrot juice is a vibrant, vitamin-packed Mexican morning drink. This vegetarian, healthy, fresh beverage supports weight loss, clean eats, and calorie deficit goals.

Cook 10 min Difficulty EASY 85 kcal

#vegetarian #low calorie #fresh juice #Mexican beverage

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

Oranges 4 pieces
Carrots 3 pieces
Water 1 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

Lime juice 2 tbsp
Honey 1 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 20 g 94%

Protein 2 g 4%

Fat 0.5 g 2%

Serving size 250g

Cooking steps

1

Wash and peel the carrots; cut them into small pieces for easier blending.
2

Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible to avoid bitterness.
3

Blend the carrots with 1 cup of water on high speed until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.
4

Add the orange sections to the blender along with lime juice and honey; blend again until thoroughly combined.
5

Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
6

Chill the juice in the fridge or serve immediately over ice for the freshest taste.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What ingredients give Jugo de Naranja con Zanahoria its signature flavor?

The standout flavors come from the fresh oranges and carrots. Oranges provide vibrant citrus notes and natural sweetness, while carrots add a light earthiness and more body to the juice. A touch of lime juice adds brightness, and a little honey balances any tartness.

Q. Is there a specific blending or straining tip for smoother juice?

For the smoothest texture, blend the carrots first with water until very fine before adding oranges. Thoroughly straining the mixture with a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth helps eliminate pulp, resulting in a silky drink.

Q. How do I avoid bitterness in this juice?

Be sure to remove as much of the white pith from the oranges as possible before blending. The pith can impart a bitter taste if left in. Straining the finished juice also helps create a cleaner flavor.

Q. What is the nutrition breakdown for one serving?

Each 250g serving contains about 85 kcal, 20g carbohydrates (94% of calories), 2g protein (4%), and only 0.5g fat (2%), making it a very light, carb-dominant and fat-free beverage.

Best Easy Jugo de Naranja con Zanahoria Recipe

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