Tomato Gazpacho to Cool Off During the Dog Days of Summer
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Photo by Erich Boenzli
Gazpacho is an absolutely perfect appetizer (or light main course) on a hot summer day. Today, there are many "traditional" recipes out there. My recipe is not traditional...it's original and adjustable and works with ingredients we already have in our essential pantry. All we need are some fresh tomatoes and a cucumber from your garden or farmer's market. It's more of an idea of a recipe for you to make your own.
4 appetizers (plus 2 Bloody Marys)
2 lbs tomatoes, cored and chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, and chopped
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
3 slices stale baguette
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt, more to taste
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, and chopped
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
3 slices stale baguette
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt, more to taste
Nutritions
Calories
333
Sodium
453mg
18% DV
Fat
4g
7% DV
Protein
11g
23% DV
Carbs
64g
21% DV
Fiber
8g
34% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat1g6%
Polysaturated Fat1g7%
Monosaturated Fat2g14%
Cholesterol5mg1%
Sodium453mg18%
Potassium1099mg31%
Protein11g23%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber8g34%
Sugar10g20%
Vitamin A2655IU53%
Vitamin B60.5mg25%
Vitamin C46mg77%
Calcium176mg17%
Iron4mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.