Blogging Marathon# 29: Week 2/ Day 2
Theme: Pick 2 Ingredients & Cook from a Book
Ingredients/ Book: Strawberry & Mango/ Vegetarian Times
Dish: Strawberry Mango Gazpacho
I made this dish twice already and it is so refreshing that I can't stop myself from eating the while bowl all by myself. This is a no-cook recipe and all the ingredients go right into the blender. Lime cilantro cream topping is completely optional, gazpacho tastes great without it as well.
Ingredients: (Makes 2-3 Servings)
Theme: Pick 2 Ingredients & Cook from a Book
Ingredients/ Book: Strawberry & Mango/ Vegetarian Times
Dish: Strawberry Mango Gazpacho
I didn't have to look hard for today's recipe. As I was browsing through this month's Vegetarian Times magazine, I saw a very vibrant picture of this Strawberry Gazpacho and I really wanted to make it because the picture was so appealing and I had all the ingredients in hand. This was even before Valli announced this month's BM themes. So I knew right away that one of my combos was going to be Strawberry & mango.
For Gazpacho:
Strawberry - 1lb., hulled and halved (about 3 cups)
Mango - 1 small, peeled and chopped (½cup)
Red or Yellow Bell Pepper - ½cup, chopped
Shallot or Red onion - 2tbsp, chopped
Cilantro - 2tbsp
Lime Juice - 2tbsp
Agave Nectar - 3tsp
Salt and Pepper - to taste
For Lime Cilantro Cream:
Sour Cream - ½cup
Cilantro - 2tbsp
Lime Juice - 2tbsp
Agave Nectar - 1tsp
Salt and Pepper - to taste
Method:
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Shallot or Red onion - 2tbsp, chopped
Cilantro - 2tbsp
Lime Juice - 2tbsp
Agave Nectar - 3tsp
Salt and Pepper - to taste
For Lime Cilantro Cream:
Sour Cream - ½cup
Cilantro - 2tbsp
Lime Juice - 2tbsp
Agave Nectar - 1tsp
Salt and Pepper - to taste
- Make Gazpacho: Pulse all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until pureed with some texture remaining.
- For the Topping: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- To Serve: Ladle gazpacho into bowls and dollop each serving with 2tbsp of Lime Cilantro Cream.
Ohhhh I can finish that bowl with a piece of bread wonderful combination. love that cream recipe will try...
ReplyDeleteStrawberry,mango in gazpacho,omg am speechless.Marvellous and breath taking clicks.
ReplyDeleteLooks absolutely stunning. No wonder you were taken in by the pic in there magazine
ReplyDeleteA sinless healthy bliss in a bowl.. The snap is so colorful and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the inviting color of the gazpacho. I also like the blue background you used to compliment the color of the food.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour. It looks very tempting.
ReplyDeletethis ons looks so good. bookmarked to try this week...I still have some leftover strawberries after making ice cream over the weekend
ReplyDeletewhat a mind blowing combo...lovely color and amazing clicks as always.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are stunning Pavani. Your does look like out of a magazine as well. On the recipe, won't the raw pepper taste stand out?..I am curious on the final taste, will have to make it someday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Valli :-) I think yellow or orange peppers are sweeter when compared to the green ones which is probably why I didn't taste the raw pepper.
DeleteAs usual the pics are lovely. Very inviting Pavani and I second Valli's opinion about your pic. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Nisha.
DeleteVery inviting bowl there! Looks right out of the magazine :)
ReplyDeleteKaash I can eat this straight fromethe pic!!!! So amazing! ! What a color! !! Why don't u do a post on food photography pavani!!! It will be great to learn some tricks of you from you ;)
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