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Jugo Verde {Mexican Green Juice}

January 14, 2020
#ad|Jugo Verde or Mexican Green Juice made with California grown produce, including nopales, the cactus paddles that give this juice an extra health boost. #cagrown #holajalapeno #jugoverde #greenjuice
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Glass of green juice sitting on a marble counter with a cucumber on the side.

Jugo Verde! Mexico’s all-natural, anti-inflammatory cold-pressed juice- made with fresh pineapple, spinach, cucumber, and nopales. Heals and soothes the body! Blender instructions included.


If you follow along with my adventures on Instagram, you may remember my gorgeous trip back in November to a few very special California farms right here in my own backyard of Santa Barbara.

I was so inspired by the massive variety of produce grown that I wanted to combine many of them in a healthy Jugo Verde recipe or traditional green juice that you will find all over Mexico made with nopales, the thick pads of the Opuntia Cactus.

Keep reading to hear all about my trip and how to make this power-packed juice!

Hydroponic tomatoes growing at Houweling's Farm in Camarillo, CA. Tall tomato plants growing in a green house with white hydroponic bags and lots of hoses attached to each plant.
Photo by Alycia Moreno for CA GROWN

24x the tomatoes with only 6x the water

What shocked me most about our CA Grown Santa Barbara Agri-Tour wasn’t the vast diversity in produce (although we did sample over 40 different crops during the two day trip), it was the incredible technological advances that are being used to grow massive amounts of food in very small spaces using very minimal resources.

For example, at Houweling’s Greenhouses, they are producing 24X the amount of tomatoes that would be grown in the same size of field-farmed tomatoes, with only 6X the amount of water that would be used in a field-farmed operation. 

They use solar to power much of their facility and are even able to trap the heat emitted during the day to warm the plants at night.

Coffe and tropical fruits growing at Frinj Coffee + Good Land Organics in Santa Barbara, CA. Lots of people standing in a coffee grove.
Photo by Alycia Moreno for CA GROWN

california grown coffee—really!

In the hills of Santa Barbara, Frinj Coffee is pioneering the coffee industry in California, and also working with U.C. Davis to do research on coffee plants and varieties.

Coffee is now being farmed in several locations throughout Southern California, often inter-planted with avocados.

California grown flowers growing in Carpenteria, CA. Several rows of gerbera daisies in all shades of pink, yellow, red, and orange.
Photo by Alycia Moreno for CA GROWN

75% of the cut flowers grown in the US are from california

On our second day we headed to Carpenteria where we found row upon row of colorful Gerbera Daisies at Ocean Breeze Farms.

The hydroponic greenhouses, as well as their cut flower packing house and bouquet production line grow stunning blossoms that can be found at many grocery stores and flower shops.

Our farm host shared that the market has been hurt, however, by the low cost of imported flowers.

How can we help? When shopping for flowers, look for and ask for California Grown (or American Grown) blooms.

You will not only be supporting local farms, but the flowers will last longer because they haven’t been shipped in.

Three glasses of Mexican green juice sitting on a marble table with pineapple peels behind them.

a jugo verde made with california grown produce

During our trip we stayed at the luxurious Biltmore Four Seasons Resort.

Among the many beautiful offerings, morning green juice was served during breakfast.

It got me thinking about all the cold-pressed Mexican licuado verde or green juice I’ve had so many times and have been wanting to make at home for the longest.

I especially love this Mexican juice recipe because everything that goes into it (minus the pineapple) is grown right here in California.

Even the nopales, the paddles of the Opuntia cactus, better known as Prickly Pear are California grown.

One of my favorite Agua Fresca recipes uses the fruit of this cactus but the green pads are also eaten and contain many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties as well as controlling blood sugar.

A glass of fresh-pressed Mexican juice sitting on a marble table with slices of cucumber on the side.

how to make jugo verde without a juicer

I made this Jugo Verde receta or Mexican Green Juice recipe by pressing everything through my juicer but you can easily make this without one in a few easy steps:

  • Blend all the ingredients in a blender.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
  • Compost the scraps or add to muffins or cake batter.
Two glasses of Jugo Verde sitting on a marble table with sprigs of parsley on the side.

more healthy drink recipes to try!

  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Superfood Smoothie
  • Peaches and Cream Smoothie
  • Pink Chia Lemonade
  • Strawberry Mandarin Agua Fresca
  • Green Tea Smoothie
  • Mango Lime Agua Fresca
  • Sunrise Smoothie

treat yo’ self

Opening up the fridge to find a homemade cold-pressed, power-boosting green juice is the BEST way to start your day. So treat yourself by whipping up a batch of Jugo Verde, and don’t forget to snap a pic and share it with me on Instagram by tagging @holajalapeno or #holajalapeno so I can see or leave me a comment below (don’t forget to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating) ! ¡Salúd!

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Jugo Verde {Mexican Green Juice}

Mexican Green Juice in a glass with a gold metal straw.

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Jugo Verde or Mexican Green Juice made with California grown produce like nopales, the cactus paddles that give this juice an extra health boost.

  • Author: Kate Ramos
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 5 cups 1x
  • Category: drink
  • Method: no cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium-sized, ripe pineapple, skinned and cored, and cut into strips

2 cups spinach, washed and stemmed

1 6-inch English cucumber, peeled, skin is bitter

2 stalks celery

1 cup parsley, tough stems removed

1 cup chopped nopales

Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Press pineapple, spinach, cucumber, celery, parsley, and nopales through a juicer. Stir in lime juice. Chill or serve over ice. 

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    Reply Misskren January 14, 2020 at 8:03 am

    Wow that farm looks so cute ! I’m in love with that place !!! This recipe looks so yummy I need to try it I love lime juice and easy to make !!

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos January 17, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      It really is the best one I’ve ever made. I think you’ll love it!

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    Reply Veronica January 14, 2020 at 11:57 am

    Es que California es lo máximo y ese jugo me encantó. Lo guardo, que desayuno siempre jugo verde entre semana.

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos January 15, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      ¡Gracias Veronica!

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    Reply Estefania January 14, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    Mmmm this jugo verde looks so fresh and healthy! I’ve never tried with nopales, I take note

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos January 15, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      Yes, they give it a great thickness and super good for you too!

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    Reply Enriqueta E Lemoine January 14, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    What an amazing tour! I need to go back to California. Love your green juice!

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos January 15, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      California is such a gem Enri, I never take it for granted.

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    Reply Romina Tibytt January 14, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    What a wonderful place to visit! Loved the pictures! I’m going to prepare this green juice at home looks super refreshing!

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Kate Ramos January 15, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      Cool Romina! Let me know how you like it.

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    Reply Melissa Trujillo May 2, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    are the nopales cooked or raw?

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos May 3, 2020 at 8:28 am

      They are raw, just cut into pieces that’s it!

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    Reply Annie January 12, 2021 at 8:04 am

    I cant wait to try this! How long will this last in the fridge?

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    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos January 12, 2021 at 9:35 am

      Hi Annie! It should last a day or two but will separate and oxidize in color. Give it a shake before enjoying.

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