Tomato, pepper and cucumber gazpacho special low-calorie diet
Dieting doesn't mean eating bland meals. Healthy food can taste good. If you want to lose weight while still having flavor on the tip of your tongue, try gazpacho. This raw soup is easily prepared at home. If you are a stickler for calories, it is below 100 kcal. In fact, a 200 ml bowl of this recipe has a nutritional value of around 92 kcal.
The benefits of gazpacho
Gazpacho is a cold vegetable soup born in Andalusia, in the south of Spain. Its slimming effect lies in its composition of vegetables and water. Cooked raw, vegetables retain their vitamins. This healthy food contributes to hydration of the body. It is also equipped with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory elements. Therefore, it improves immune defense and prevents cardiovascular diseases. The regulation of blood pressure is one of its virtues. Its anti-cancer elements reduce the risk of prostate and breast cancer. Accompanied by physical exercises, gazpacho is a real slimming ally. This vegetable soup can be served as an aperitif or starter, ideally in the hot season.
The recipe for tomato, pepper and cucumber gazpacho
For six people, you need:
- five tomatoes;
- a red pepper ;
- a cucumber ;
- an onion ;
- a clove of garlic ;
- lime juice;
- a bouquet of basil;
- two tablespoons of olive oil;
- a drizzle of sherry vinegar;
- salt ;
- pepper.
Preparation is easily done in fifteen minutes. Preparing vegetables properly is an essential step. For the tomatoes, remove their stems and cut them into pieces. The skinless cucumber should be cut into small cubes. You will also have to seed and cut the pepper into strips. Then take care of peeling and chopping the onion and the garlic clove as well as chopping the basil.
Mix all the preparations in a blender, then add salt and pepper to your taste. Store the mixture in a cool place for one hour. All you have to do is decorate the glasses in which you will serve your soup with basil.
Accompaniments and varieties of gazpacho
You can accompany your gazpacho with a chicken fillet. The latter is a good way to provide protein in a low-calorie diet. You can also opt for other meats according to your preferences.
You can modify the recipe to vary your taste pleasure. Just play with the spices. Use chili, ginger, soy sauce...
Apart from the classic version made with tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, you can try gazpacho:
- fruity composed of tomatoes, watermelon, pepper, ginger and sherry vinegar;
- minty combining zucchini and low-fat yogurt with mint;
- smoked made with tomato, red pepper, garlic, onion and pimiento;
- fragrant consisting of cooked carrots, pressed orange and cumin.
