Summer arrives and gazpacho becomes a must in our fridges. It is easy to make, quick, and, above all, a very light and healthy dish. In addition, it is very versatile. We can find recipes of all kinds and with different ingredients to make very complete and refreshing gazpacho. Like this recipe that we bring you today, Avocado Gazpacho. Let’s see it.
Avocado gazpacho is a very refreshing and light dish. Perfect as a starter or dinner for the hottest days. We can serve it as a drink, or with croutons, as a cold soup.
This dish has a very fresh flavor, and a very creamy texture thanks to the avocado. It also provides a very smooth and balanced flavor. And, if you add a little bit of lemon, you will see that the citric touch combines perfectly with the rest of the ingredients. So, if you are also passionate about avocado, let’s take a look at this great recipe.
But before we start, don’t miss the classic gazpacho recipe, a very Spanish dish.
Avocado Gazpacho Recipe
This gazpacho, like the traditional one, is very simple to prepare. To do so, we are going to substitute the tomatoes for avocados. Although if you want, you can also incorporate one or two tomatoes, as they will be very good in the gazpacho. To your taste.
The rest of the preparation has no mystery. We are going to peel and wash the ingredients, and we are going to include them in the blender glass. Blend everything together with the water and the dressing and let it cool.
The colder it is, the better this avocado gazpacho will be. So remember to prepare it with time to let it rest in the refrigerator. Or, add a few ice cubes before serving.
Let’s go through the recipe step by step.
Recipe for avocado gazpacho
Ingredients
- 2 avocados Ripe
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 green onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 250 ml cold water
- 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1/2 lemon juice
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Let's start by cutting the avocados in half. Remove the pit and scoop out the flesh. Put it in the blender glass.Wash and peel the cucumbers, also add them to the blender. Do the same with the garlic and the spring onion, previously peeled.
- Also add half a green bell pepper, washed and seeded.Add water, oil, vinegar and lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt, to taste. But be careful not to overdo it, as it is preferable to correct later.
- Mash well until you get a homogeneous texture. At this point, if you want a smooth and creamy gazpacho, you can strain it. Or, if you don't mind some texture, omit the straining step.Let it cool in the refrigerator and serve well chilled.
A few tips
If you want your gazpacho to be perfect, use ripe avocados. You will notice it greatly in the taste and texture. But how to choose ripe avocados?
To choose good, ripe avocados, look at the color of the skin. Ripe avocados usually have a darker tone, even black. Also the texture will give us an idea of the state of the avocado. If the avocado yields when pressed lightly with the fingers, it is ripe. But be careful with those that sink too much, that is to say, that are too soft, because they will be overcooked.
If you are still not convinced, we tell you an infallible trick to check that the avocados are ripe: remove the stalk. This is the small stem at the tip. If below this the avocado is light green or yellow, it means it is ripe.
Of course, these tips are if you want avocados at their peak, to use the same day. If you are going to take a few days to use them, buy them a little greener so that they will last until the moment of use.
Serve well chilled. I assure you that you will even notice it in the flavor. The colder it is, the better it will be. And finally, use quality ingredients, fresh and as organic as possible. It will also be greatly noticeable in the taste.
How to serve your Avocado Gazpacho
This recipe can be served as an appetizer, for dinner, as a starter… It is very versatile. You can serve it as a drink, in a glass, or as a cold soup with croutons.
If you choose to serve it with croutons, we are going to give you some ideas:
- With bits of avocado, tomato, spring onion… That is to say, with any ingredient in gazpacho, cut into small cubes, it will be very good.
- Bread croutons. Either fried bread or toasted bread.
- Cheese: for example, some cubes of fresh cheese, feta cheese, goat cheese?
- Ham, either in cubes sautéed to give them a crunchy touch or a few slices toasted in the microwave.
- Hard-boiled egg
- Spices or fresh herbs. We have suggested some mint leaves. You can either serve them as decoration or include them before crushing. As well as mint, you can add parsley, basil, cilantro…
5 Recipes for Avocado Gazpacho
- Avocado and Mango Gazpacho. Include a ripe mango before mashing the ingredients. With this recipe your gazpacho will have a sweeter touch.
- Avocado and Pineapple Gazpacho: Add fresh pineapple chunks. It is also a great way to give it a very exotic fruity touch.
- With shrimp. Make the gazpacho a little thicker and serve it with some cooked shrimp. You will see that the contrast it creates is delicious.
- Spicy avocado gazpacho. In this same recipe include some jalapeño bell pepper or any other hot bell pepper.
- Avocado gazpacho with olives: add some green or black olives, pitted. They will add a very Mediterranean touch. If you choose to add olives, add some oregano as well.
And with this we finish this delicious Avocado Gazpacho recipe. A healthy and light dish ideal for the hottest days. If you liked it, remember to leave us your comments, ideas, tips… We love to read them!
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