Author Notes
When I have a cold, I find myself wanting juices with vegetables in them, but the juices I want at our co-op are way too expensive. I decided to try making one of them at home as a smoothie instead (you could also strain it and drink it as a juice if you prefer). —fiveandspice
Ingredients
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2
small-medium carrots, washed and grated with a box grater
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1
medium apple, cored and grated with a box grater
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2 teaspoons
chopped fresh ginger (this makes for a very gingery smoothie, half this amount if you want less of a kick)
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1 pinch
large pinch ground cardamom (use more or less to taste)
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1 cup
orange juice (plus more as needed to reach the consistency you want)
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Juice of 1 good-sized lime (about 1/4 cup)
Directions
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Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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