Tasty Tuesday-Gazpacho

Gazpacho

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 Roma tomatoes

• 1 small cucumber, peeled, coarsely chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, coarsely chopped

• 1-2 garlic cloves

• ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

• 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, optional

• Wheat-free Croutons (see below)

• Thinly sliced cucumber

Directions:

1. Combine vegetables in blender in order given. Blend until smooth.

2. Drizzle in olive oil through small lid opening while blender is whizzing.

3. Top with thinly sliced cucumber and croutons and serve immediately.

4. Enjoy and Bon Appétit!

Homemade Wheat-free Croutons Slice wheat-free bread into cubes. Cubes can be left plain or placed in a bowl and sprinkled with 1-2 teaspoons oil and desired seasonings such as: oregano, basil, dill, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, Mrs. Dash, etc. Spread out on a baking sheet in a single layer and place in 225℉ oven. Toast for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container. Nutritional Facts per serving:

Calories 96

Fat 4 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 302 mg

Carbohydrates 12 g

Fiber 3 g

Protein 3 g

Vitamin D 0 mcg

Calcium 35 mg

Iron 1 mg

Potassium 607 mg

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