Gazpacho

Always served well chilled, this refreshing summer favorite

has its origins in the Andalusian region of Spain.

Makes four 8-ounce servings

1

garlic clove, peeled

2-1/3

cups tomato juice

1

small jalapeño pepper, seeded, cut

1

small cucumber, peeled, cut in half

 

into 1-inch pieces

 

lengthwise, seeds removed

1/4

cup fresh cilantro

2

tablespoons + 1 teaspoon fresh lime

4

small scallions, trimmed, cut into

 

juice

1/4

teaspoon coarsely ground black

 

1-inch pieces

1/2

green bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut

 

pepper

1/8

teaspoon kosher salt

 

into 1-inch pieces

2

medium tomatoes, cored,

4

teaspoons reduced fat sour cream

 

cut into1-inch pieces

 

fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish

 

 

 

Insert metal blade and process garlic and jalapeño until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Scrape bowl. Add cilantro, scallions and green pepper; pulse to coarsely chop, about 8 to 10 times. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Place tomatoes in work bowl and pulse to coarsely chop, about 8 times. Do not overprocess. Transfer to mixing bowl. Add tomato juice to tomato mixture and stir to combine.

Insert 4mm slicing disc. Place cucumber in feed tube vertically and slice using medium pres- sure. Add to mixing bowl. Add lime juice, pepper and salt and stir to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate to chill before serving. Serve garnished with 1 teaspoon sour cream and a fresh cilantro sprig.

Preparation: 15 – 20 minutes, plus chilling time

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 72 (16% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 3g • fat 1g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 2 mg • sod. 687mg • fiber 3g

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Cuisinart DLC-2007 manual Gazpacho, Pepper, Into 1-inch pieces, Medium tomatoes, cored
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DLC-2007 specifications

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