Meatless Monday – Strawberry Gazpacho with Cilantro Sour Cream
Are You Ready for the Most Unique Meatless Monday Recipe To Date?
The Strawberry Gazpacho with Cilantro Sour Cream is a creative blend of strawberry, mango, shallots, applesauce, red bell peppers, and more! The combination of sweet, tangy fruit with the bold vegetable kick makes for an unbeatable concoction your taste buds will thank you for.
I know what you must be thinking..
SOUR CREAM, has Vanessa lost her mind!?
Never fear, I have created the most delicious plant based “sour cream” (I think’s it’s better than the original) and you’re bound to love it too! It’s a scrumptious mixture of juices, nuts, herbs, & more. I’d like to further ease your worries by giving you a few health facts about this oh-so tasty recipe:
Red Bell Peppers – Did you know that Red Bell Peppers are low in calories? So, even if you eat one full cup of them, you get just about 45 calories. Bonus: that one cup will give you more than your daily quota of Vitamin A and C! No more ibuprofen required – Red Bell Peppers contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, which lavish you with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. They’re rich in fiber, potassium, manganese, and folate. So, pop some bell peppers into your shopping basket, and start reaping their rich health benefits!
Cashews – Crazy about your heart? Go nuts! Research shows that cashews have one of the highest antioxidant contents which is the key to their cardio-protective benefits. Cashews are also great for our bones because of their magnesium rich nutrients. Did you know about two-thirds of the magnesium in the human body is found in our bones? Packed with copper, tryptophan and phosphorus you can’t go wrong with a handful of these super tasty nuts.
Here is the recipe we’ve all been waiting for!
Ingredients:
Gazpacho
2 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved
1 small mango, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large shallot
2 tbs unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, divided (leave out for garnish)
2 tbs lime juice
3 tsp maple syrup
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Cilantro Sour Cream Ingredients
1 cup cashews
2 tbs lime juice
1 tbs maple syrup
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbs fresh cilantro
Instructions – Blend all ingredients until creamy
Instructions:
1. Blend strawberries, mango, red bell pepper, shallot, applesauce, lime juice, maple syrup to a gentle
puree with some texture remaining.
2. Transfer to a bowl and season with sea salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Refrigerate for 30 min, place cilantro sour cream on top and enjoy
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