Eclectic Gazpacho Verde
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 lb tomatillo, husks removed
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 jalapeno chiles, halved and seeds removed
- 1⁄4 cup walnuts
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juice of
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minced
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 small jicama, peeled and diced
directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Place the tomatillos, onion slices and jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until lightly browned and softened, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F Spread the walnuts on another ungreased baking sheet and toast until fragrant and just beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Place the cooled vegetables and nuts in a blender or food processor along with the bell pepper, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lime juice and parsley. Process until smooth.
- Transfer to a nonaluminum bowl and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Ladle into chilled bowls and garnish each serving with a spoonful of diced jicama. Serve immediately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Jostlori
Carlsbad, CA
I'm originally from San Diego, California but now retired and living the tranquilo life in Dominical, Costa Rica!