Gazpacho

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: Chill overnight
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Serves 8

Over the last 20 years, research has indicated low carbohydrate, high fat dietary interventions safely control glycemia for individuals with diabetes. This nutrition intervention does not yield greater cardiovascular risk. In order to effectively implement such a diet, an individual must choose lean protein and healthy fats to promote overall health. This gazpacho recipe is a classic example of how to increase non-starchy vegetable consumption and healthy fats to your daily intake. And, it fits the low carbohydrate, high fat diet model.

Ingredients

• 3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 4 cups tomato juice
• 2 avocados, chopped
• 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

Be sure all vegetables are very finely chopped. Combine all ingredients in a large non-metallic bowl and chill overnight. Serve soup cold.