Gaspacho Alentejano (Poor Man’s Gazpacho)

Gaspacho Alentejano is a traditional Portuguese dish that originated in the Alentejo region. It is known as the ‘Poor Man’s Gazpacho’ because it is made with simple and affordable ingredients.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

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Gaspacho Alentejano (Poor Man’s Gazpacho)

Cooking Method: Blending, Chilling Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Ripe Tomatoes
• 200 gram Cucumber
• 100 gram Green Pepper
• 100 gram Red Onion
• 2 piece Garlic Cloves
• 1 slice Bread
• 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Soak the bread in water for a few minutes.
2. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, garlic cloves, soaked bread, olive oil, vinegar, and salt.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Serve cold and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 8g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.