Sunday, September 25, 2011

Heirloom Gazpacho

Not sure what to do with all those tomatoes in your garden? Make gazpacho! Such a good way to get tons of veggies in 1 meal and it's cool for those hot summer nights.

Ingredients: Lots of tomatoes (about 6 depending on size) and a variety is best, 1 large cucumber, 1 green pepper, about 2 cloves of garlic, salt and pepper to taste, 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, fresh juice from 1-2 lemons. I keep all the skins on the veggies for those added nutrients but peel whatever you don't want. Also, add cayanne pepper or green chillies for a spicy kick!

Directions: Combine all ingredients in food processor to desired smoothness (I like mine a little chunky) and chill before serving.
Top with:
Sour cream
Chopped cucumbers
Croutons
Chives
Crumbled bacon
Chopped hard boiled egg
Chopped cilantro
Chopped chilis

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