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Gochujang Gazpacho

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Cooks' Note

You can find gochujang at Asian food markets or online.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 cups diced ripe tomato, divided
1/2 cup chopped peeled seedless cucumber, divided
Zest and juice of 1 orange
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped mint

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pulse 1 1/2 cups tomato, 1/4 cup cucumber, orange zest and juice, garlic, onion, bell pepper, gochujang, dill, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, ginger, and salt in a blender until coarsely chopped. Drizzle in oil while pulsing until mixture is combined but not totally smooth.

    Step 2

    Divide gazpacho between 2 bowls and garnish with remaining tomato and cucumber. Top with mint.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Gazpacho can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated. Wait to garnish until ready to serve.

TagsCold SoupSoupSoup/StewGazpachoTomatoVegetableCucumberMainDinnerLunchNut FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianGluten FreeEasyQuick30 Minutes or LessBlenderEpicurious

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