Shells With Gazpacho Sauce And Avocado Recipe

Name: Shells With Gazpacho Sauce And Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed; 1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded; 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded; 1 pound plum tomatoes (about 5), seeded; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon wine vinegar; 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 avocado; 3/4 pound medium pasta shells

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed
1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 pound plum tomatoes (about 5), seeded
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon wine vinegar
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 avocado
3/4 pound medium pasta shells

1
In a food processor or blender, combine the onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, salt, pepper, cumin, vinegar, and breadcrumbs. Pulse until chopped. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream. Add the dill and pulse once to combine. Dice the avocado and add it to the sauce.
2
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
3
Spicing It Up: If you like your gazpacho a little spicier, try one of these quick additions:: Leave some of the seeds in the jalapeno.: Add a dash of Tabasco sauce.: Add a pinch of cayenne.
4
Wine Recommendation: Beer suits this dish better than any wine. Serve your own favorite or a cold, light Mexican beer such as Corona.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 2 cloves garlic, smashed, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, 1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded, and more.

Yes, Shells With Gazpacho Sauce And Avocado falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Shells With Gazpacho Sauce And Avocado

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