Keto Gazpacho and Grilled Cheese
Ketogenic Summer Recipe: Gazpacho and Grilled Cheese
Geri TerryIngredients
For the Soup:
- 2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes peeled seeded and chopped, about 5-6 medium
- 1 cup cucumber peeled seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 small jalapeno seeded and minced
- 2 medium garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves cut chiffonade
- Additional minced vegetables for garnish
For the Grilled Cheese:
- 2 slices Ketonia Baking Mix - Click for Free Recipe
- 3 slices American cheese
- 2 tbs butter softened
Instructions
For the Soup:
- Fill a 6-quart pot halfway with water and bring to a boil.
- Make an x with a paring knife on the bottom of each tomato. Drop tomatoes into boiling water for 15 seconds, remove and transfer to a bowl of ice water.
- Remove, pat dry, and peel. Seed tomatoes into a sieve, catching juices, discarding seeds.
- Reserve juice
- Place all remaining ingredients (except for basil) in a large bowl and mix.
- Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree (or pulse) for 15 to 20 seconds on high speed. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir. Adjust seasonings. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a chiffonade of basil and additional mince vegetables.
For the Grilled Cheese
- Place cheese in between bread slices.
- Butter outer sides of bread. Using a small saute pan, grill sandwich till golden brown and melty on both sides. Alternatively, you could use a panini press. Remove from pan, slice to sticks for dipping in soup!
Notes
This Keto Gazpacho and Grilled Cheese is a keto-friendly recipe.
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