Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho

Recipe courtesy of Chef Carole Levy, PPMNY Culinary Educator

Ingredients

  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced

  • 2 tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
  • ½ cup cucumbers, chopped (preferably Kirby or English)
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup red onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted
  • 3-4 T red wine vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Garnishes: avocado, cucumbers, microgreens

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, garlic,
jalapeño, and cumin seeds. Purée until smooth.
2. Pour into a large bowl. Add vinegar and black pepper. Taste for seasonings.
3. Chill in the refrigerator until very cold for at least 30 minutes.
4. Serve garnished with avocado, cucumber, red peppers, or microgreens.