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Watermelon Gazpacho

Watermelon Gazpacho

249 Ratings
249 Ratings
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Watermelon Gazpacho in a bowl
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Watermelon can be combined with a savory ingredients for a surprising and refreshing twist in this simple and quick gazpacho recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed, seeded watermelon (divided)
  • 1 cucumber (peeled, coarsely chopped, divided)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of cubed watermelon and 1/2 of chopped cucumber; set aside.
  2. Process remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender until puréed.
  3. Transfer all ingredients to a large bowl and stir.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8 ounce glass of non-fat milk and whole-grain pita bread/chips with hummus.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 70
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 22 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 260 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 70
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 22 mg
Potassium 260 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Copper 110 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 23 mg
Phosphorus 31 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 47 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 14 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 10 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1 cup
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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