How to Get More Juice from Lemons

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Learn how to get the most juice possible out of your lemons. If you need a burst of acidity in a dressing or Buddha Bowl, this is a hack you need to know!

Buddha Bowl Basics

Buddha Bowl basics will teach you simple kitchen basics to help you save food and add flavor to your bowl. This recipe for Roasted Garlic is great for… well just about anything! Add it in with vegetables, cook protein with it, or mix some minced garlic into your bowl.

Check out all of our recipes to make your Buddha Bowl Grains and Greens, Proteins, Veggies, Sauces and Toppings here! 

Why Use This Method?

  • It is the most simple way to get more juice out of a lemon
  • This method will help save lemons!  
  • Use this recipe to quickly add acidic burst to anything!

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon

How to Get More Juice Out of a Lemon – Step by Step 

  1. Place lemon on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the lemon from microwave and roll it between your fingers or on the counter.
  3. Slice lemon in half and squeeze juice out!

Try out this lemon juicer to squeeze allll of the juice out of your lemons!

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How to Get More Juice Out of Lemons

Add a burst of acidicty to any Buddha Bowl, dressing, or sauce!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large lemon

Instructions
 

  • Place lemon on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
  • Remove the lemon from microwave and roll it between your fingers or on the counter.
  • Slice lemon in half and squeeze juice out!
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