Green Gazpacho Recipe- Perfect Summer Recipe that allows you to use those green tomatoes. The last few days in Richmond have been record breaking, over 100 degrees before humidity….

I don’t know too many people who want to put on the oven and bake a casserole for 1 hr. The thought of putting something that warm in my mouth makes me sweat.

My friend Jennifer has been making green gazpacho for a couple of years and I usually supply her with a few green tomatoes so she can make a batch for me.

Well this year I thought I would try it myself since I had a few large size tomatoes in my garden that I just couldn’t  be patient enough to wait for. Yes coming from the impatient gardener who knew that I would be lost with 8 red tomatoes at the same time.

RECIPES USING GREEN TOMATOES

This is a great way to use green tomatoes before going out of town and missing them ripening. Or if a storm or animal knocks down your crops and they just won’t taste the same ripening by the window.

I was fortunate to also have some cucumbers ready as well. I also had left over cilantro in the fridge from the Peach Salsa that was going to go bad if I didn’t use it.  A great way to use overgrown cucumbers too. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE GAZPACHO?

Well in just a few minutes and only the power of my food processor I have a great and refreshing soup that you can snack on all day to keep you cool.

Jennifer suggests tasting the Green Gazpacho Recipe- after blending and before adding the honey and vinegar just to get the flavor to your taste. Serve as an appetizer in small cups or as a main course lunch. 

GREEN GAZPACHO RECIPE

Yield: 4 to 5 servings

Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus time to chill.
(Keeps well for days if tightly covered and refrigerated.)

If you can’t find green tomatoes, use the least ripe ones available.

Afraid of green tomatoes or just can’t bear not letting them turn red, here is the link to traditional gazpacho I made last summer.

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Green Gazpacho Recipe

Yield: 6 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Green gazpacho is a great way to blend the flavors of summer. Using green tomatoes instead of red ripe ones makes this summer soup extra special

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Ingredients

• 3 green tomatoes (3-inch diameter),cored and chopped
• 1 medium-sized green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium (7-inch) cucumber,peeled, seeded, and chopped
• A handful of parsley
• A handful of cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice(about 2 juicy limes'-worth)
• 1 medium (4-inch) avocado,peeled, pitted, and diced (optional)
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 to 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. honey or sugar
• 1 cup cold water
• Black pepper, to taste
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• Optional: tortilla chips, for the top

Instructions

1. Combine everything in a large bowl, and mix as well as possible.
2. Purée the soup bit by bit in a blender or food processor, until reasonably smooth (it doesn't have to be perfect). Transfer to a container with a lid, and chill until very cold.
3. Serve plain or topped with tortilla chips.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 66Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 402mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 1g

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