This Creamy Kale Gazpacho appetizer changed the way I think
about gazpacho soup…
I usually dislike it but I LOVE this one –
it’s super creamy (and not made with any dairy),
and best of all, it has some kale sneaked in it, which
makes it even more heart healthy + loaded with fiber!
Benefits:
– tomatoes: heart healthy and high in fiber and lycopene
– cucumber: keeps you cool during the warm weather
– kale: cleanses your blood, strengthens your immune system, high in iron, fiber and protein
– apple cider vinegar: very cleansing and alkalizing – balances the pH of your body and prevents cancer
– coconut palm sugar: less processed than regular sugar and low glycemic, so doesn’t make your blood sugar spike
– sea salt: high in minerals, won’t make you feel bloated or thirsty.
Creamy Kale Gazpacho Shots
Ingredients:
– 3-4 red tomatoes, diced
– 1 small cucumber, diced
– 1 small green pepper, diced
– 1 small onion, diced
– 3 stalks kale
– 1/4 clove garlic
– 1 cup of olive oil
– 1 tbs coconut palm sugar
– 1 tbs sea salt
– 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
– (optional) boiled eggs, diced
*Serves 8-10 people = makes approx 30 shots
1. Put all ingredients into blender and blend well- for at least 4 minutes (the more you blend, the creamier it becomes).
2. Add a cup of water if the mixture is chunky/needs to be more soupy.
3. Place in fridge before serving – best served cold.
4. Optional- Add some diced boiled eggs on top to add some protein and texture.
Voila!
Last week, I had the pleasure of
taking a cooking class with Leti of
Leti’s Catering she’s def the cutest/sweetest Spanish chef ever
and she taught us how to make traditional (creamy)
gazpacho (thank you, Leti)!!
I healthified her recipe a little to make it
Be Well with Arielle approved (and green)!:
– swapped the vinegar for apple cider vinegar
– swapped the sugar for coconut palm suagr
– added kale to reap the “green” benefits
– served it in shot glasses as an appetizer
be delicioso. be bueno. be well.
xoxo
be well,
arielle
