Fresh tomato juice, or jugo de tomate natural, is ripe tomatoes blended with cold water, a little salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice, strained if you like, and served over ice. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
It is a refreshing, nutrient rich drink that is ideal to start the day, accompany meals, or recharge, with a pure, natural flavor.
How to Make Tomato Juice?
It takes no more than 10 minutes and only fresh tomatoes, water, salt, and lemon. The tomatoes are quartered and blended with the other ingredients until smooth, strained through a fine sieve for a pulp free juice, and served cold.
Nutritional Information
Each glass of tomato juice contains approximately 50 kcal, 1.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of total fat (0 g of saturated fat), 0 mg of cholesterol, 10 g of carbohydrates, 6 g of sugars, and 200 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Homemade Fresh Tomato Juice Recipe
Preparation: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 500 g of ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) of cold water
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- Ice, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the tomatoes well under the tap. Cut them into quarters and remove the stems if needed. Place them in a blender with the water, salt, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth. For a pulp free juice, strain through a fine sieve. Pour into glasses with ice if you like and enjoy right away.
Additional Tips
Use very ripe tomatoes
Ripe tomatoes add more natural sweetness and flavor, so you need less salt and seasoning.
Add herbs
Blend in a few basil or celery leaves for a fresher, more aromatic juice.
Serve it very cold
Chill the tomatoes beforehand or serve over plenty of ice for the most refreshing result.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon juice | Lime juice | 1:1 | More aromatic |
| Plain | Add celery stalk | 1 stalk | Classic savory flavor |
| Salt | Celery salt | ½ teaspoon | More complex |
| Plain | Add a dash of hot sauce | To taste | Spicy, Bloody Mary style |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How long does it take to make?
About 10 minutes, from washing the tomatoes to serving.
2. How should I serve it?
Serve it right away and very cold, preferably with ice.
3. Can I keep it for later?
It can be refrigerated briefly, but its flavor and nutrients are best when freshly made.
4. Should I peel the tomatoes?
It is not necessary if you strain the juice. If you prefer a smoother juice without straining, blanch and peel them first.
History of Tomato Juice
Tomatoes come from the Americas, where they were eaten in sauces and stews for centuries. Tomato juice became popular in the early twentieth century, especially in the United States, where it became the base of cocktails such as the Bloody Mary.
Benefits of Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, an antioxidant pigment. Tomato juice is low in calories and very hydrating.
Did You Know?
Botanically, the tomato is a fruit because it contains seeds, but in 1893 the United States Supreme Court ruled that it should be treated as a vegetable for trade purposes.
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