Malaga Almond Gazpacho

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Malaga Almond Gazpacho
300 min.
4
219kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of southern Spain with this refreshing Malaga Almond Gazpacho! Perfect as a starter, snack, or antipasti, this vibrant soup is not just delicious but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free. The Mediterranean sun infuses itself into each spoonful, as the creamy blend of blanched almonds and mild extra-virgin olive oil creates a silky texture that's simply irresistible.

This gazpacho is a nod to the traditional Spanish recipe while giving it a unique twist with the addition of subtle sweetness from seedless green grapes, making each bite a burst of flavor. The lightness of the dish, combined with the aromatic hint of garlic and a splash of sherry vinegar, tantalizes your taste buds, allowing for an extraordinary culinary experience.

Despite its elegant taste, this soup is incredibly simple to prepare, requiring just a food processor and a little chill time in the fridge for those warm summer days. Not only will it impress your guests, but it will also leave you guilt-free with only 219 calories per serving. Let the Malaga Almond Gazpacho transport you to sun-drenched beaches and vibrant markets with every bowl you serve!

Ingredients

  • inch baguette 
  • 0.8 cup blanched almonds and whole
  •  garlic clove 
  • cups ice water 
  • 0.5 cup mild olive oil extra-virgin (preferably Andalusian hojiblanca)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sherry vinegar to taste (preferably "reserva")
  • 0.3 lb garnish: 24 grapes and 12 shrimp green seedless cooked peeled

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • knife
  • sieve
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Soak bread in 1/2 cup water 1 minute, then squeeze dry, discarding soaking water.
  2. Mash garlic to a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle (or mince and mash with a large knife). Blend garlic paste and almonds in a food processor until nuts are as smooth as possible.
  3. Add bread and 1 tablespoon vinegar and, with motor running, add oil in a slow stream, then add ice water and blend well. Force purée through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing firmly on solids. Discard solids.
  4. Transfer soup to a glass container and chill, covered, until cold, about 3 hours. Season with salt and vinegar before serving.
  5. ·Gazpacho can be chilled up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein9.51%
Fat69.13%
Carbs21.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.94
Glycemic Load
3.69
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.2434784122135%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:218.86kcal
10.94%
Fat:17.83g
27.42%
Saturated Fat:1.7g
10.64%
Carbohydrates:12.39g
4.13%
Net Carbohydrates:9.68g
3.52%
Sugar:7.04g
7.82%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:314.12mg
13.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.52g
11.04%
Vitamin E:6.42mg
42.81%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.04%
Magnesium:67.48mg
16.87%
Copper:0.31mg
15.64%
Phosphorus:123.55mg
12.36%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.77%
Fiber:2.72g
10.87%
Vitamin K:8.84µg
8.42%
Potassium:233.6mg
6.67%
Calcium:66.46mg
6.65%
Iron:1.03mg
5.74%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.56%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.07%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.92%
Folate:14.3µg
3.58%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.54%
Vitamin C:1.46mg
1.77%
Selenium:1.22µg
1.75%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious