Tastes Like V 8 Juice

Capture the bold, refreshing flavors of homemade "Tastes Like V8 Juice," a vibrant vegetable-packed drink that rivals its store-bought namesake. This recipe combines garden-fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper, enhanced with nutrient-rich spinach and parsley. With the tangy kick of fresh lemon juice, a hint of Worcestershire sauce, and optional hot sauce for spice lovers, this drink delivers a savory, well-balanced punch. Perfectly blended and gently warmed to unlock its full flavor, this wholesome juice is ideal for a healthy snack, meal accompaniment, or post-workout refreshment. Ready in just 25 minutes and best served chilled, this homemade vegetable juice is a refreshing, preservative-free alternative for anyone craving a nutritious boost.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 medium Tomatoes (fresh and ripe)
• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 pieces Celery stalks
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Spinach leaves
• 1 cup Parsley (fresh)
• 1 medium Lemon (juice only)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Hot sauce (optional)
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Prepare your vegetables: wash the tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumber, red bell pepper, and spinach thoroughly. Peel the carrots and cucumber if desired.

Step 2

Roughly chop the tomatoes, carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper into smaller pieces to fit into your blender or juicer.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped vegetables, spinach leaves, parsley, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.

Step 4

If using a juicer, process the vegetables according to your juicer’s instructions instead of blending.

Step 5

Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl to remove pulp. Use the back of a spoon to press out as much juice as possible.

Step 6

Transfer the strained juice to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low for about 5–10 minutes until warmed through. Do not boil, as doing so may alter the flavor.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Allow the juice to cool, then transfer it into a pitcher or glass bottles. Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to chill before serving.

Step 9

Shake well before serving and enjoy cold. For best flavor, consume within 2–3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1904 grams (1904.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	406

Total Fat 5.00g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.00g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2903mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 85.60g	31%
Dietary Fiber 28.30g	101%
Total Sugars 42.90g
Protein 20.70g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 820mg	63%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 5624mg	120%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.6%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 72.8%