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Photo:Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:2Jump to Nutrition Facts
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Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
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Total Time:10 mins
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TheseTurmeric & Ginger Shotsjust might replace your morning OJ. Earthy, anti-inflammatory turmeric and spicy ginger provide the foundation of these shots, while the juice from a Cara Cara orange and a drizzle of honey bring a sweet balance. These shots are warm and comforting while providing an energizing antioxidant-rich zing. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to use when you don’t have fresh turmeric or ginger on hand.
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Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1Cara Cara orange, peeled and quartered½cupwater1(1 inch) piecefresh ginger, peeled and sliced1(1 inch) piecefresh turmeric root, peeled and grated1teaspoonhoney
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Ingredients
1Cara Cara orange, peeled and quartered
½cupwater
1(1 inch) piecefresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1(1 inch) piecefresh turmeric root, peeled and grated
1teaspoonhoney
DirectionsProcess 1 orange, 1/2 cup water, 1 (1 inch) piece of ginger, 1 (1 inch) piece turmeric and 1 teaspoon honey in a blender on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar, pressing lightly on the solids to extract the juice. Discard solids.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly DreesmanFrequently Asked QuestionsTurmeric should be firm, bright orange or light brown and have an earthy smell. Ginger root should also be firm and easy to snap. The skin should not be wrinkled or tough, and you should be able to scrape it easily. Additionally, it should have a pleasantly spicy aroma.Unpeeled, unwashed turmeric root can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks or frozen for about 6 months. If you plan to use unpeeled ginger root within 7 days, store it on the countertop (out of direct sunlight). Otherwise, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 month or in the freezer for 6 months.To store a batch of single shots, it’s best to use 50-milliliter (aka 2-ounce) glass bottles and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the liquid in an ice cube tray. Keep in mind that the fresher the juice, the more potent it will be, as the health benefits decrease over time.Absolutely. Instead of discarding the pulp, add it to homemade muffin or bread batter.EatingWell.com, February 2023
Directions
Process 1 orange, 1/2 cup water, 1 (1 inch) piece of ginger, 1 (1 inch) piece turmeric and 1 teaspoon honey in a blender on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar, pressing lightly on the solids to extract the juice. Discard solids.Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly DreesmanFrequently Asked QuestionsTurmeric should be firm, bright orange or light brown and have an earthy smell. Ginger root should also be firm and easy to snap. The skin should not be wrinkled or tough, and you should be able to scrape it easily. Additionally, it should have a pleasantly spicy aroma.Unpeeled, unwashed turmeric root can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks or frozen for about 6 months. If you plan to use unpeeled ginger root within 7 days, store it on the countertop (out of direct sunlight). Otherwise, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 month or in the freezer for 6 months.To store a batch of single shots, it’s best to use 50-milliliter (aka 2-ounce) glass bottles and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the liquid in an ice cube tray. Keep in mind that the fresher the juice, the more potent it will be, as the health benefits decrease over time.Absolutely. Instead of discarding the pulp, add it to homemade muffin or bread batter.
Process 1 orange, 1/2 cup water, 1 (1 inch) piece of ginger, 1 (1 inch) piece turmeric and 1 teaspoon honey in a blender on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar, pressing lightly on the solids to extract the juice. Discard solids.
Frequently Asked QuestionsTurmeric should be firm, bright orange or light brown and have an earthy smell. Ginger root should also be firm and easy to snap. The skin should not be wrinkled or tough, and you should be able to scrape it easily. Additionally, it should have a pleasantly spicy aroma.Unpeeled, unwashed turmeric root can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks or frozen for about 6 months. If you plan to use unpeeled ginger root within 7 days, store it on the countertop (out of direct sunlight). Otherwise, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 month or in the freezer for 6 months.To store a batch of single shots, it’s best to use 50-milliliter (aka 2-ounce) glass bottles and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the liquid in an ice cube tray. Keep in mind that the fresher the juice, the more potent it will be, as the health benefits decrease over time.Absolutely. Instead of discarding the pulp, add it to homemade muffin or bread batter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turmeric should be firm, bright orange or light brown and have an earthy smell. Ginger root should also be firm and easy to snap. The skin should not be wrinkled or tough, and you should be able to scrape it easily. Additionally, it should have a pleasantly spicy aroma.
Unpeeled, unwashed turmeric root can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks or frozen for about 6 months. If you plan to use unpeeled ginger root within 7 days, store it on the countertop (out of direct sunlight). Otherwise, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 month or in the freezer for 6 months.
To store a batch of single shots, it’s best to use 50-milliliter (aka 2-ounce) glass bottles and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the liquid in an ice cube tray. Keep in mind that the fresher the juice, the more potent it will be, as the health benefits decrease over time.
Absolutely. Instead of discarding the pulp, add it to homemade muffin or bread batter.
EatingWell.com, February 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)50Calories12gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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