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Healthy and delicious green gazpacho

Chef Mark Kingshott joined 13 ON YOUR SIDE to show us how to make delicious and healthy green gazpacho!

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Healthy doesn't mean salad. Chef Mark Kingshott joined 13 ON YOUR SIDE to show us a healthy green gazpacho.

Green Gazpacho with Crispy Pancetta

Yields 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed 
  • 1 cucumber, diced 
  • 1 zucchini, diced 
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds removed 
  • 3 cloves of garlic 
  • 1 shallot 
  • Juice of 2 lemons 
  • 2 TB fresh dill 
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves 
  • ¾ cup cold water 
  • 4 cups baby spinach 
  • ½ cup toasted pepitas 
  • Sour Cream 
  • 8oz Pancetta, diced 
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions:

  1. Place bell pepper, cucumber, zucchini, garlic, jalapeno, shallot, lemon juice, dill, basil, water and spinach in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Taste, add salt and pepper as needed, puree again. Add more water if too thick.   
  2. Heat a saute pan on medium, add 1 TB olive oil. Add pancetta, cook until crispy. 
  3. Pour Gazpacho into bowls, top with pancetta, top with dollop of sour cream.
  4. Serve.

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