Better Than V8 Spicy Vegetable Juice by Dominique

This is a truly spectacular recipe! This juice is better than the store-bought V8. It is very spicy, slightly fruity, very nutritious and rich in taste, and most importantly, unlike the juice in the  store, it is raw, unpasteurized and made with a slow juicer. It is a great pick-me-up juice. It makes a perfect aperitif at a summer garden party. You can use it in cocktails, mocktails, and as a base for a delicious raw soup or salad dressing.

Use organic ingredients whenever you can.

Ingredients: 

  • 6 large carrots
  • 2 parsnips
  • 1 small celeriac
  • 4 celery ribs
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 fennel bulb
  • 10 radishes
  • 4 large, ripe tomatoes
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 medium large purple onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 hot chili pepper, the hotter the better (ghost, habanero, Carolina reaper, etc.)
  • 2 inch long fresh ginger rhizome
  • 2 inch long fresh turmeric rhizome
  • 1 lime 
  • 1 lemon
  • pinch Celtic sea salt (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp virgin olive oil (optional)

Method: 

  • Clean, wash and peel the vegetables where necessary. 
  • Cut all ingredients into manageable pieces. Follow instructions of you juicer's manufacturer. 
  • Pass all ingredients through the juicer. Add Celtic seas salt and olive oil, if using. Mix well.
  • Pour the juice into chilled glasses and enjoy in good company!

Tip: I did not have any organic beets, but if you have some, feel free to expand this recipe. Also, I am always adding a little cold pressed olive oil into my vegetable juices. This allows for a better absorption of fat soluble nutrients. 

Remember to save the nutrient rich juice pulp. Dehydrate it and use it as a seasoning for raw soups and other raw dishes; use it to make a raw bread or crackers; use it as a base for a raw soup or a vegan no-meat loaf.

In radiant health, passionately raw - Dominique

Dominique Allmon©2023