Gazpacho Without the Tomatoes
Yield
4 servingsPrep
18 minCook
?Ready
18 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | slices |
french bread
crusts removed, 1 inch thick |
*
|
| 1 | x |
water
cold |
*
|
| 2 | ounces |
almonds
blanched, whole, roughly chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
seeded and roughly chopped |
|
| 3 | each |
cucumbers
peeled, seeded and chopped |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
champagne vinegar
or rice vinegar |
* |
| 1 | pinch |
sugar
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
roughly chopped, up to 2 |
|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 4 | cups |
water
approximately, ice cold |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and white pepper
|
* |
| garnish | |||
| 1 | x |
cucumbers
seeded, finely diced |
*
|
| 1 | x |
chives
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
sweet red bell peppers
finely diced , seeded |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | slices |
french bread
crusts removed, 1 inch thick |
*
|
| 1 | x |
water
cold |
*
|
| 57.8 | ml/g |
almonds
blanched, whole, roughly chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
seeded and roughly chopped |
|
| 3 | each |
cucumbers
peeled, seeded and chopped |
|
| 45 | ml |
champagne vinegar
or rice vinegar |
* |
| 1 | pinch |
sugar
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
roughly chopped, up to 2 |
|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| 946 | ml |
water
approximately, ice cold |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and white pepper
|
* |
| garnish | |||
| 1 | x |
cucumbers
seeded, finely diced |
*
|
| 1 | x |
chives
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
sweet red bell peppers
finely diced , seeded |
*
|
Directions
Soak the slices of bread in cold water.
When tender, squeeze the bread to express the water.
In a food processor purée until smooth the almonds, pepper, cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, scallions and olive oil.
Slowly add the ice water until you reach the consistency you like; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chill, covered, until serving time; garnish with cucumber, chives and bell pepper.
