Tomatillo Gazpacho

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From EatingWell:  July/August 2008

This tomatillo-based gazpacho is gorgeously green with a tart flavor that complements the sweet shrimp and salty olives. Make this meatless by substituting ricotta salata or feta for the shrimp. Serve with: Cheese quesadillas.

4 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 avocado, halved and pitted
• 1 pound tomatillos, (see Tip), husks removed, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 15-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces cooked and peeled shrimp, chopped
• 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
• 2 scallions, sliced

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. Coarsely chop half the cucumber and half the avocado and place in a food processor. Add tomatillos, bell pepper, jalapeño to taste and the garlic. Process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in broth, sugar and salt.
3. Dice the remaining cucumber and avocado and place in a medium bowl. Add shrimp, olives and scallions. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; gently toss to combine.
4. Ladle the gazpacho into bowls and top each portion with about 3/4 cup of the shrimp salad.

Nutrition

Per serving : 329 Calories; 19 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 12 g Mono; 174 mg Cholesterol; 18 g Carbohydrates; 26 g Protein; 7 g Fiber; 597 mg Sodium; 962 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 3 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the gazpacho (Step 2) and the shrimp salad (Step 3) in separate bowls for up to 1 hour.

• Tip: Tomatillos are tart, plum-size green fruits that look like small, husk-covered green tomatoes. Find them in the produce section near the tomatoes. Remove outer husks and rinse well before using.