Zesty Green Gazpacho Recipe

Name: Zesty Green Gazpacho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and seeded; 1 large green bell pepper; 6 romaine or large curly green leaf lettuce leaves, coarsely chopped; 2 scallions, white and green parts, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup store-bought salsa verde (tomatillo sauce); 1 mild or hot fresh green chili pepper, seeded and minced; Juice of 1 lime; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 recipe Vegan Sour Cream (page 7); 1 to 2 cups rice milk, as needed; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and seeded
1 large green bell pepper
6 romaine or large curly green leaf lettuce leaves, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, white and green parts, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup store-bought salsa verde (tomatillo sauce)
1 mild or hot fresh green chili pepper, seeded and minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 recipe Vegan Sour Cream (page 7)
1 to 2 cups rice milk, as needed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Finely chop about half of one cucumber and half of the bell pepper and set aside.
2
Coarsely chop the rest and place in a food processor along with the lettuce, scallions, and cilantro.
3
Process until pureed, with a little texture remaining.
4
Transfer to a large serving container.
5
Stir in the reserved cucumber and bell pepper, followed by the salsa verde, chili pepper, lime juice, cumin, sour cream, and 1 cup rice milk.
6
Stir well to combine.
7
Add more rice milk as needed to give the soup a slightly thick consistency.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve at once, or cover and refrigerate for an hour or so, until thoroughly chilled.
10
Per serving:
11
Calories: 100
12
Total fat: 2g
13
Protein: 5g
14
Fiber: 3g
15
Carbohydrate: 17g
16
Cholesterol: 0mg
17
Sodium: 200mg

194

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and seeded, 1 large green bell pepper, 6 romaine or large curly green leaf lettuce leaves, coarsely chopped, 2 scallions, white and green parts, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Zesty Green Gazpacho 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Green Gazpacho

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Variations & substitutions

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