This delightful chilled soup has an impressive Nutrivore Score of 1257. What better way to enjoy the flavors of summer vegetables than to combine them with the heart healthy benefits of creamy avocado.
Avocado has a very similar heart healthy fat profile to olives, being rich in the monounsaturated fat oleic acid, as well as polyphenols and vitamin E.
Many of the health benefits obtained from eating tomatoes are mediated through the carotenoid lycopene, which is synthesized during fruit ripening and is responsible for the characteristic red color of this fruit. Studies suggest tomatoes provide nearly 85% of total lycopene in the human diet. Wow!
Spicy Avocado and Vegetable Gazpacho
Nutrivore Score: 632
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 medium yellow pepper cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded, andcut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 large celery stalk thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch radishes finely chopped
- 2 medium avocadoes seed and peel removed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1 32 oz bottle spicy cocktail vegetable juice chilled
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- yogurt to serve optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, and gently stir.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or until very cold.
- Serve with a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Avocado and Vegetable Gazpacho
Amount per Serving
Calories
157
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Sodium
134
mg
6
%
Potassium
691
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
871
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
64
mg
78
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
If you don’t want the heat, you can use non-spicy vegetable juice and omit the chili flakes.
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