Virgin Bell Mary

• From: The Balanced Plate

Ingredients

• 4 cups red bell peppers, stems, seeds, and veins removed (2-3 peppers)

• 1 cucumber, quartered

• 6 ribs celery

• 4-6 sprigs cilantro

• 4-6 sprigs parsley

• 1 clove garlic

• 1" fresh ginger

• pinch of cayenne pepper

• pinch of sea salt

• freshly ground black pepper

• 4 ribs celery (optional, for garnish)

The Virgin Bell is the benevolent cousin of a Bloody Mary. Add a pinch of cayenne if you like a kick. Perfect for Sunday brunch, straight or spiked!

Directions

• Juice the bell peppers, cucumber, celery, cilantro, parsley, garlic, and ginger in a juicer.
• Stir in the cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.