Cucumber Gazpacho with Mint Paste Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cucumber Gazpacho with Mint Paste Recipe

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers

peeled and halved lengthwise

½ (16 ounce) container sour cream

1 pinch white sugar

1 pinch cayenne pepper

½ bunch fresh mint leaves

3 tablespoons olive oil

or more to taste

1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts

½ teaspoon salt

or to taste

½ teaspoon lemon juice

or more to taste

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Scrape cucumber seeds into a fine mesh sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Reserve liquid and roughly chop cucumbers.

Step 2

Combine cucumbers and cucumber liquid in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.

Step 3

Whisk cucumber puree and sour cream together in a bowl. Season with sugar and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate.

Step 4

Mash together mint olive oil and hazelnuts in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Season with salt and lemon juice.

Step 5

Divide gazpacho between individual bowls and place a spoonful of mint paste on top of each.

Nutritional Information

Cucumber Gazpacho with Mint Paste Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 164.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.1g 4%

Carbohydrates: 5.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 15.6g 24%

Saturated Fat: 6g 30%

Cholesterol: 16.7mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 419.4IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 4%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 17.7mcg 4%

Calcium: 70.3mg 7%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 18.4mg 7%

Potassium: 210.7mg 6%

Sodium: 216mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 140.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.