HEART HEALTHY RECIPE- GAZPACHO

Gazpacho

6 cups peeled and chopped fresh ripe tomatoes

1 onion, coarsely chopped

½ c. coarsely chopped green bell pepper

½ c. coarsely chopped cucumber

2 c. no-salt-added tomato juice

½ tsp. cumin (optional)

1 clove garlic, minced

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 T. olive oil

¼ c. red wine vinegar
Garnishes
Garlic croutons
                                                                                    1 c. finely chopped tomato
                                                                                    ½ c. each finely chopped onion, green bell                                                                                            pepper and cucumber

In a blender or the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, puree tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper and cucumber.  Add tomato juice, cumin, garlic and pepper.  Process to blend thoroughly.  Pour into a large bowl, cover and refrigerate.

Add oil and vinegar and stir to mix well.  Pour into individual serving bowls.  Garnish with croutons and chopped vegetables.

Nutrition Information:  per I cup serving

Calories 85, Total fat 4 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 20 mg,

Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 2 g