Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Easy Gazpacho Recipe (Vegan). This chilled vegetable soup is a delightful medley of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic basil, making it a refreshing dish perfect for hot days. Ideal as an appetizer or light meal, it is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply looking for a healthy snack, this gazpacho is sure to impress your guests while keeping you cool.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb vine tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cucumber (chopped)
- 1 red pepper (chopped)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by boiling them briefly and then submerging them in ice water to peel off their skins easily.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, shallot, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Allow the mixture to sit for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Transfer everything into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg