Recipes for your Zenith Juicer
Introduction
From basic combinatinos to detailed recipes, we've put together some ideas to help you get the most out of your Zenith.
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- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juice -
It's ideal to drink around 750ml – 1 litre of Living Juice five days out of seven. Try it for a month and feel a difference. Grab hold of a juicing book which lists all types of fruit and vegetables and even herbs so you know beneficial mixes for ailments. A good juice reference book will tell you what parts are toxic, for example, the greens of carrot or rhubarb are toxic, as are the skins of oranges and grapefruits. However, the white, pithy part just below the skin contains very valuable bioflavonoids and vitamin C. so make sure you don't peel that away. The skins of fruits such as kiwi and papaya should also be removed prior to juicing, however the skins of lemons and limes may be left on. All pits, such as plum pits and peach pits should be removed. Seeds from lemons, limes, grapes and melons etc. may be put into your juicer. - back to top
Classic Carrot
4 medium carrots 4 tomatoes
2 stalks celery
Small bunch of parsley
Feed all ingredients through the juicer alternatively and enjoy. Carrots are full of vitamin B and carotene, which is a natural protection against sunburns. Celery is rich in vitamin C. You can also add garlic, it defeats high blood pressure and cholesterol, to name but a few of its many benefits. Also, basil is rich in calcium and iron and has a delicious flavour. - back to top
Deluxe Carrot
4 medium carrots
2 apples
1 small potato
1 small stalk of fennel
Fennel assists you as a mild sedative and in falling asleep, and has been shown to reduce and control inflammation of arthritis. It also evens mood fluctuation and depressive states, and has the rare nutrient called manganese, contains zinc and vitamin B complex, which makes it a very valuable ingredient in a juice. - back to top
Chilli Con Cupid
1 dark red fresh capsicums
4 medium carrots
1/4 of a fresh chilli husk or a pinch of chilli powder Pinch of black pepper powder
Red capsicum is rich in vitamin A, C, potassium and silicon. It reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases by assisting in the prevention of blood clot formations. Chili is a stimulant for the whole system and is said to increase passion. - back to top
Crimson Cup
2 apples
1 cup of raspberries
2 cups of black grapes
Apples help with weight loss and are known to assist the body in building resistance to infection as they stimulate digestion. Berries help to keep the blood alkaline, and grapes contain antioxidants. - back to top
Apple and Celery
5-6 apples
3-4 celery stalks
Juice alternatively. Apples build resistance to infection, have anti- cancer benefits and are great for healthy hair, skin and fingernails. Celery assists in the elimination of carcinogens and has a calming effect on nervous systems. - back to top
Grape and Watermelon
Watermelon
Bunch of grapes (without stems or seeds)
Juice alternatively. Watermelon assists in flushing the kidneys and bladder, assists in digestion and helps elimination of uric acid that may cause gout. - back to top
Fruit & Vegetable Supreme
Carrots
Oranges
Apples
Celery
Slice of lemon
Juice alternatively with desired proportions. Oranges provide support for the immune system, healthy gums, anti-carcinogen properties and help rebuild hemoglobin in blood. - back to top
Digestive Delight
1/2 pineapple
2 peeled oranges 1 celery stalk
Juice pineapple alternating with orange and celery. Pineapple soothes sore throats, aids digestion and acts as an anti-inflammatory for various forms of arthritis and sporting injuries. It also stimulates pancreatic hormone secretions. - back to top
Wheatgrass is baby wheat, planted on the soil and not sown. Wheatgrass produces high concentrations of chlorophyll, active enzymes, vitamins and other nutrients. Chlorophyll makes up over 70% of the solid content of wheatgrass juice and is the basis of all plant life. It is often referred to as the "blood of plant life" as it closely resembles the molecule of human red blood cells. Wheatgrass is not only rich in chlorophyll: it has 100 elements needed by the body to keep vital and nourished. If grown in organic soil, wheatgrass absorbs 92 of the known 102 minerals from the soil. Cut the grass close to the roots. You can get a second yield although the content won't be as rich as the original grass. Feed the wheatgrass into the juicer tips first. Four trays planted on different days over a two weeks period should be enough for 1 person. Undoubtedly, wheatgrass has a very strong taste. If you want to continue drinking in year after year it is recommended that you mix the wheatgrass shot and here are a couple of delicious suggestions. - back to top
Basic Wheatgrass
Place a bunch of wheatgrass (about - inch diameter) tip down into the feeding Chute. Feed carrots and other desired fruits or vegetables into the chute for a milder tasting combination for those who haven't tried pure wheatgrass juice before. - back to top
Wheatgrass Whipper
30ml wheatgrass
1 green apple
1/2 lime
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Sweet Grass
2 carrots 1 orange
30mls wheatgrass
Ginger to taste
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Juiced tomatoes and herbs Soup 8 tomatoes
2 carrots
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of black pepper 1 tsp. fresh dill,
2-3 basil leaves
1 tsp olive oil
Place the fruit or vegetable screen over the auger. Feed in the carrots and tomatoes then mix all the ingredients together. Then let everything run through again. Decorate with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or flowers. - back to top
Silvia's Special Salsa
4 ripe tomatoes
1/2 red or green capsicum
1/2 stick celery
1 small onion 1 clove garlic
1-2 tbsp fresh coriander
1 / 3 tsp Cayenne pepper or fresh chilli
Cut and feed all ingredients into chute alternatively. Mix well and serve vegetable sticks or rice crackers made with the juicer. - back to top
Hearty Hommus
1 1/2 cups soaked , sprouted and drained chick peas
1/2 cup chopped spring onion
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
Big squeeze of orange or lemon juice
2 tbls hulled tahini
1 tbls honey or maple syrup
2 tbls soy sauce
A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Ginger (optional)
Feed chickpeas, parsley, spring onion into Zenith using the mincing screen. Thoroughly mix all other ingredients together and serve. - back to top
Pure Pesto
1 1/2 cups of basil
finger thick bunch of parsley 1 clove garlic
1 cup pine nuts (or pistachio) juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tsp olive oil
Soy Sauce
Feed the basil, parsley, garlic and pine nuts through the Zenith using the mincing function. Mix the oil and lemon juice into the paste until smooth. Spice with soy sauce. - back to top
Fresh nut butters in any combination are an ideal spread for sandwiches, base for sate or a delicious dip. Almost any variety of nuts can produce nut butter. Some varieties of nuts don't have a high oil content so if you want a creamy butter, add nut or cooking oil until you reach the desired consistency. Another hint for a creamy butter is to pour in the nuts slowly and alternatively, for crunchy nut paste pour in the nuts faster. Relatively soft nuts such as peanuts, pine nuts, macadamias, cashews may be poured in without soaking. All other nuts must be soaked. When nuts are soaked, the enzyme inhibitors are rinsed away and are easier to digest. - back to top
Peanut Pipsqueaks
2 cups peanuts
1 cup sesame seeds 4 apricots
2 tbls honey
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uice of half an orange
Mix peanuts, apricots. honey, juice and sesame seeds in bowl and feed through Zenith using mincing screen. Roll paste into balls and into remaining sesame seeds. - back to top
Freshly made pasta is such a treat - so much so that you may find it difficult to eat packet pasta ever again. You also know exactly what is going into the mix. There are many varieties of ingredients you can try, mixing in beetroot, carrot or other types of juice to lend colour. - back to top
Firstly, set up your Zenith with the mincing screen, mincing drum cap and desired nozzle for fettuccine or round noodle. On you clean kitchen bench or in a large bowl, pour out a couple of cups of organic flour (preferably) such as durum, semolina or spelt flour. Add half a cup of warm water or vegetable juice and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt (which acts as a rising agent). Keep the mixture dry, not too sticky. Break into balls and feed into the Zenith. As the strands of pasta come out of the machine, cut them off and lay on to floured tray. Repeat process until dough is used. Cook noodles in boiling water for 3 - 5 minutes and drain. - back to top
An ideal way to use left over rice is to make rice noodles. Mix rice in bowl together with a little sea salt and warm water. Feed the mixture into the machine and cut at desired length. Cook in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Add desired vegetables and Asian sauces. - back to top
Use excess fruit by freezing and making delicious ice creams and sorbet style desserts. Freeze fruit without skins, stones or seeds and cut into pieces that fit into the feeding chute. Remove frozen fruit from the freezer about five minutes before you plan to use them so the hard ice crystals have melted. Mixing frozen banana with other fruits will give a creamy consistency. For sorbets use any frozen fruit without bananas. Let your imagination flow free. - back to top
Mango Coco Loco
2 frozen mangoes
2 frozen bananas
1/2 cup fresh coconut cut into pieces
1/2 cup frozen dates
Put on the mincing screen. Put all ingredients into the feeding chute alternatively and mix well. You may refreeze this delicious treat. - back to top
Macademia Melter
2 cups frozen fruit such as strawberry, mango or pineapple
3 bananas
1/2 cup soaked and drained macadamias
1 tsp natural vanilla essence or the real thing
Put on the mincing screen. Mince fruit, bananas and macadamias alternatively. Quickly stir in the vanilla and enjoy. - back to top
Cool Blue Orange
3 oranges
3/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 frozen banana
First place the Juicing screen over the auger, this way when you change over to the mincing function you don't have to clean the machine.
Juice the oranges and fill 2 glasses, then make a blueberry-banana ice cream by letting the frozen fruit run through the mincing function twice. Take 2 ice cream scoops with a spoon and place them gently into the orange juice and serve immediately. - back to top
Bliss Balls
2 cups almonds soaked, rinsed and drained
1 cup unsulphured dried fruits such as dates, raisins and apricots
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
Put on the mincing screen. Mince almonds alternating with the dried fruit. Form into balls and roll in coconut. For variation, use different nuts, carob powder, natural vanilla essence or peppermint oil. - back to top