Watermelon Gazpacho

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Watermelon Gazpacho
30 min.
4
533kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and light dish to enjoy during the hot summer days? Look no further than this delicious Watermelon Gazpacho recipe! This vegetarian and dairy-free dish is not only packed with flavor but also incredibly easy to make. With a blend of sweet watermelon, crunchy almonds, and zesty garlic, this gazpacho is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

To start, you'll need to seed and puree fresh watermelon chunks to create a vibrant base for the soup. Next, blend in ice, almonds, and garlic to add depth and creaminess to the gazpacho. The addition of bread, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil further enhances the flavor profile, creating a well-rounded and satisfying dish.

Once blended to perfection, top the gazpacho with diced watermelon for an extra burst of freshness and texture. With its high water content and nutrient-rich ingredients, this gazpacho is not only delicious but also a healthy option for lunch or dinner. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to try something new, this Watermelon Gazpacho is a must-try recipe that is guaranteed to impress your friends and family. So grab your blender and give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup blanched almonds and whole
  •  garlic cloves coarsely chopped
  • 1.5 cups ice cubes 
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoons red-wine vinegar 
  • lb watermelon cut into large chunks (7 cups)
  • slices sandwich bread white firm

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sieve
  • blender

Directions

  1. Seed 1 cup watermelon chunks and cut into small dice. Purée remaining watermelon in a blender (in batches if necessary).
  2. Pour purée through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids, and discard seeds.
  3. Return juice to blender and blend together with ice, almonds, and garlic (in batches if necessary) until smooth.
  4. Add bread, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste and blend, adding oil in a slow stream, until smooth.
  5. Top with diced watermelon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories533kcal
Protein9.01%
Fat45.38%
Carbs45.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.86
Glycemic Load
41.96
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.614782830943%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
2.1mg
Kaempferol
2.05mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.48kcal
26.67%
Fat:28.3g
43.53%
Saturated Fat:3.27g
20.47%
Carbohydrates:63.99g
21.33%
Net Carbohydrates:58.66g
21.33%
Sugar:31.9g
35.44%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1415.92mg
61.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.64g
25.29%
Vitamin E:7.85mg
52.33%
Vitamin A:2583.28IU
51.67%
Manganese:0.94mg
47.13%
Vitamin C:37.48mg
45.43%
Magnesium:123.45mg
30.86%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.16%
Copper:0.52mg
25.79%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.61%
Phosphorus:223.17mg
22.32%
Fiber:5.33g
21.33%
Potassium:733.3mg
20.95%
Selenium:14.49µg
20.7%
Iron:3.69mg
20.53%
Folate:80.66µg
20.16%
Vitamin B3:4.02mg
20.12%
Calcium:200.6mg
20.06%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.25%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.57%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.87%
Vitamin K:8.72µg
8.3%
Source:Epicurious