Fresh lemon juice, roma tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, paprika, garlic and hot house cucumber combine with California Avocados to create a tasty gazpacho that California Avocado growers Duncan and Meredith Abbott love.
Abbott Family Gazpacho with California Avocado
Total Time:
1min
Cook Time:
1min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
220
Calories
15
g
Total Fat
20
g
Total Carbs
6
g
Protein
1050
mg
Sodium
Ingredients
Serves:
4
2 | cups | fat-free beef broth |
1/2 | cup | fresh lemon juice |
2 | Tbsp. | olive oil |
10 | Roma tomatoes, chopped | |
1 1/2 | large green bell peppers, chopped | |
1 | small red onion, chopped | |
1 | Tbsp. | Paprika |
1 | clove garlic | |
1 | tsp. | kosher salt |
1/2 | tsp. | ground black pepper |
1/2 | hot house cucumber, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced | |
1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add broth, juice, oil, tomatoes, peppers, onion, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture is slightly chunky; it should not be completely smooth.
- Pour mixture into a bowl and chill until ready to serve.
- To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with cucumber and avocado.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 220
Total Fat 15 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Total Carbs 20 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugar 8 g
Protein 6 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1050 mg
Potassium 799 mg
Vitamin A 3687 (IU); Vitamin C 122 mg; Calcium 49 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate 78 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 70%; Vitamin C 200%; Calcium 4%; Iron 20%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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