Makes about 6 cups
3 large, ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped (Or about 2 cups cherry tomatoes or about 2 cups canned no-sodium tomatoes)
1 large red bell pepper, roughly chopped
2 stalks of celery, fibrous outer strands removed with a knife or vegetable peeler
1 small scallion
3 leaves of fresh basil
6–8 sprigs of cilantro
½ cucumber, peeled, roughly chopped
½ lime, peeled
Cold water as needed
Hot sauce, optional
Fresh or dried chili pepper, optional
Directions
Blend everything together, chill and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (per 2 cup serving)
Calories 45
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrate 9 g
Fiber 3 g
Fat 0 g
Sodium 100 mg
Potassium 436 mg
Also a very good source of beta-carotene and lycopene, which are two important bone-building phytochemicals.
Cost per serving: $ .75