Spanish Raw Gazpacho with Grilled "Cheese" Toasts
A refreshing cold soup served with crispy plant-based cheese toasts
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
This traditional Spanish gazpacho is the perfect solution for hot summer days. Fresh, flavorful and completely plant-based, it comes with delicious grilled plant-based cheese toasts for a complete and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
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apple cider vinegar
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cucumber
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curly parsley
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olive oil
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clove of garlic
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tomatoes
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orange peppers
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breadcrumbs
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red onions
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tranches de rye bread
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salt
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vegan cheese
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water
Recipe steps
Prepare the gazpacho
Place all gazpacho ingredients in a blender: tomatoes, peeled cucumber, diced orange bell pepper, diced red onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, water, fine sea salt, and dried parsley. Blend well until smooth for about 3 minutes.
Chill the soup
Place the gazpacho in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before serving so it’s nice and cold.
Prepare the cheese toasts
Position the oven rack on the second highest level. Preheat the oven to broil mode. On a baking sheet, arrange the rye bread slices and distribute the plant-based cheese crumbles.
Broil the toasts
Season with a pinch of salt, then place in the oven. Broil until the bread is lightly golden and the cheese is grilled. Let cool slightly then garnish with parsley.
Serve
Serve the gazpacho nice and cold garnished with crispy onions and chopped parsley, accompanied by the grilled cheese toasts.
Tips and variations
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of Espelette pepper or a few drops of Tabasco.
- You can replace the plant-based cheese with nutritional yeast mixed with breadcrumbs for a cheesy flavor.
- For a finer texture, strain the gazpacho through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
Anti-waste tips
Save cucumber peels to make refreshing detox water by letting them infuse in fresh water.
Leftover gazpacho keeps for 2-3 days in the refrigerator and can serve as a base for an original vinaigrette.
Don’t throw away tomato seeds! They can be dried and used as a condiment or to grow your own plants.
