Don’t know about you but lately on my trips to the local farm markets I become hypnotized with the beauty of the vibrant colors and the fragrance of the fruits and veggies.. always purchasing more than I need..I sometimes feel like I am purchasing a collection of Mother Nature’s works of art ..well they are..
But when you go shopping for fruits and veggies always go with a plan and a recipe in mind to shop for..And most of all don’t miss the colors of this season.
Fresh tomatoes and peppers.. and a recipe to create a fresh authentic Gazpacho..authentic to the Andalucia region of Spain..also a light recipe with only 250 calories a serving. This recipe makes 4 servings
Shopping list :
*3 pounds fresh red, ripe tomatoes
*Extra virgin olive oil
*1 loaf crusty bread-day old
*1 fresh red pepper
*1 fresh cucumber
*white vinegar
*2 cloves fresh garlic
Gazpacho
In a bowl place 1 cup of day old crusty bread that has been cut into cubes and soak with 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Mix with a wooden spoon or hands and let sit for 30 minutes. Wash,cut into cubes, 3 pounds of red ripe tomatoes. Cut into cubes 1 cucumber and one red pepper. Set aside. In a food processor, blend together into a soup like consistency the cubed veggies and the soaked bread mixture. Place in refrigerator for an hour to chill. Serve garnished with cubed cucumbers,peppers,tomatoes and a few bread croutons and don’t forget to place an ice cube in each dish of soup.
Enjoy our weekend ..with a cool bowl of gazpacho for a light lunch or dinner..
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Maria
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