Gazpacho and Guacamole Recipe Video

Gazpacho, a cold tomato-based soup, and this low calorie guacamole with corn chips, make a light, summertime lunch.

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian

Ingredients

 Tomatoes3 Medium, chop
 Onion1 Cup (16 tbs), chop
 Cucumber1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chop
 Bell pepper1 Small, chop
 Celery stalk1 Small, chop
 Parsley leaves2 Tablespoon
 Chives/Green onion2 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Vinegar2 Tablespoon
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Agave nectar1 Teaspoon
 Tabasco3 Drop
 Tomato juice2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
For the guacamole with peas
 Avocado (without seed)1 Medium
 Peas2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Onion/Green onion3 Tablespoon
 Salsa1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Sea salt To Taste
 Corn chips2 Cup (32 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 954 Calories from Fat 546

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 61 g93.7%

Saturated Fat 8.4 g42.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1028.4 mg42.8%

Total Carbohydrates 93 g30.9%

Dietary Fiber 14.6 g58.6%

Sugars 16.9 g

Protein 17 g33.4%

Vitamin A 62.9% Vitamin C 181.9%

Calcium 18.8% Iron 17.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

Food processor

Directions

FOR THE GAZPACHO

GETTING READY
1. Chop the tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, celery stalks, and chives, set aside.

MAKING
2. In the food processor combine tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, celery stalks, chives, garlic, parsley, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, agave nectar, tabassco, tomato juice and salt.
3. Process until nearly pureed. Place in non-metal, non-reactive storage container, cover tightly and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.

SERVING
4. Serve the gazpacho along cold.

TIPS
Blend the soup in two or three batches if it doesn't all fit or, for a more chunky soup, hold some onion, cucumber, bell pepper and celery aside and stir in after it has been pureed.


FOR THE GUACAMOLE WITH PEAS

GETTING READY
1. Finely chop the green onions.

MAKING
2. In a food processor combine avocado, peas, green onions, lemon juice, salsa and sea salt to taste.
3. Process until pureed.

SERVING
4. Serve the guacamole with corn chips.
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