Creole Gazpacho : The popular Iberian gazpacho is attributed Roman or Arab origins, but in reality its main ingredients, such as tomato and pepper, originate from the American continent and were not known in Europe until the arrival of Christopher Columbus in our region. The name of this dish, of uncertain origin, seems to come from the Roman dandruff, which means chub or fragment, and refers to the fact that it is prepared with breadcrumbs; the suffix acho is Mozarabic. In Spain , its geographical origin is attributed to Andalusia and is linked to the high temperatures in this region. Thus, the gazpacho is cold soup or whipped salad, according to the opinion of the diner.
The traditional version of this drink was made in mortar, but with the appearance of the domestic blender this method was forgotten. Gazpacho is currently enjoyed in many places on the planet, since the rise of the so-called Mediterranean diet.
Summary
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- 1 Ingredients
- 2 Preparation
- 3 Nutritional effects
- 4 Source
Ingredients
- 6 tomatoes
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 1 large onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoons of lemon added
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 2 slices of flute bread without crust.
Preparation
Soak – in salted water and oil – the slices of bread. Separately, wash, peel and chop the tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, onion and garlic. Mix all the ingredients in the blender or blender, until you get a smooth cream consistency. Then, pass the cream through a fine mesh strainer; and put it in the refrigerator until it reaches a temperature to your liking. Serve the gazpacho in deep plates or cream cups, accompanied by squares of bread (normal or toasted). Diced pepper or chopped onions.
Nutritional effects
Gazpacho is a natural source of vitamins (C, A and E), mineral salts (potassium, sodium, magnesium), as well as plant fiber and antioxidant substances such as lycopene contained in tomato. Its consumption is recommended for people who suffer from stress or are convalescing from diseases, and also for those who follow weight loss regimes
