GAZPACHO ANDALUZ | 5/13 | UPV

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with added health benefits.

bread

🥗Healthier: gluten-free bread

💰Cheaper: crackers

Gluten-free bread accommodates dietary restrictions, while crackers can be more economical.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes have superior flavor, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Soak the stale bread in a bowl to soften it.

Peel the cucumber and optionally the tomatoes, depending on preference.

Chop the peeled tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion into pieces.

Place the chopped vegetables into a blender.

Blend the vegetables until smooth, adding more as needed if it doesn't all fit at once.

Add the soaked bread to the blender and blend again.

Add garlic and olive oil to the mixture and blend until combined.

Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator until cold.

If desired, add water or ice at this point for consistency.

Garnish the gazpacho with diced vegetables or croutons before serving.

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