Gazpacho is a fantastic dish for several reasons. Its refreshing cold temperature makes it ideal for hot days, offering a burst of fresh flavors from ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and garlic. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients, as tomatoes provide antioxidants like lycopene, while cucumbers and peppers add essential vitamins and minerals. The dish is versatile, allowing you to adjust the texture and flavor with herbs, spices, or bread. Moreover, gazpacho is easy to prepare since it doesn’t require cooking—just blend the ingredients and let it chill. With its roots in Spanish cuisine, particularly from Andalusia, it’s also a wonderful way to enjoy traditional Spanish flavors.

Gazpacho
Level: Intermediate Prep: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings
Total:  Inactive: Serving Size: 4 oz

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds roma or beefsteak tomatoes, halved and cored
  • ½ pound cucumber, seeded and peeled
  • 16 ounces vegetable juice or tomato
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cored
  • 2 small garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon basil, dry or fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon tabasco hot sauce
  • 1 slice of white bread, crust removed

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Puree for one minute or until soup reaches desired consistency.
  2. Taste and season with spices, refrigerate in sealed container for 3-4 hours.
 

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving size: 4 oz

Calories 60 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 7g  
Incl. Added Sugars g  
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 530mg 10%
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
 
Weding, H. 2024, Gazpacho, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

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