Gorgeous Gazpacho
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During this time of lockdown and limited availability of produce, you may have to make do with what you have in your fridge or storecupboard.
If you have a glut of tomatoes, pepper and cucumber why not try to make gazpacho.
This is traditionally eaten cold and delicious on a hot summer’s day.
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 4 large ripe tomatoes ( chopped)
- ½ cucumber
- 500ml passata
- 1 slice bread, chopped
- 200ml water or vegetable stock
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp tabasco
- 1 tsp harissa
- 30g chopped basil
Method
- Put the onion, garlic, cucumber, pepper, tomatoes, 20g basil, bread, water or stock in a food processor and blend until finely chopped, but not too smooth.
- Tip into a large bowl with the passata, oil, vinegar, Tabasco or harissa ( depending on the level of spice required) and seasoning.
- Mix well, cover the bowl with cling film or foil and put in the fridge for at least 2 hrs or overnight.
- To serve, pour into small bowls or glasses, drizzle over a little olive oil, add some chopped cucumber and tomato and sprinkle with a few torn basil or parsley leaves.
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