A little about this dish
Introducing our unique twist on the classic Spanish Gazpacho - meet the 'Alegre Papas Gazpacho Smoothie'. We've turned this Spanish staple into an exciting smoothie recipe by incorporating summer fruits and vegetables. Using potatoes in the recipe provides an unexpected richness and creaminess that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Medium russet potato — 1 — boiled, peeled and cubed
- Fresh ripe tomatoes — 1 cup — chopped
- Medium cucumber — 1 — deseeded and chopped
- Ripe oranges — 2 — juiced
- Small red bell pepper — 1 — deseeded and diced
- Red wine vinegar — 1 Tbsp
- Garlic clove — 1 — minced
- Extra virgin olive oil — 1 Tbsp
- Smoked paprika — 1/4 tsp
- Salt — to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper — to taste
- Fresh cilantro — for garnish
- Cherry tomato — for garnish
- Green olive — for garnish
- Orange wedge — for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥔🔥🔪Boil the potato and allow it to cool before peeling and cubing.
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Step 2 — 🍅🥒🌶🥣Combine the cubed potato, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, salt, and pepper in a blender.
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Step 3 — 🔄🥣👌Blend until the ingredients make a thick, smooth texture.
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Step 4 — 👅🧂🔧Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
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Step 5 — 🥣❄⏰Chill the mixture for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
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Step 6 — 🥣➡🥂Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses.
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Step 7 — 🌿🥒🍅Garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro, cucumber peel spirals, and a skewer with cherry tomato, green olive, and an orange wedge.
A final fox tip
This unique gazpacho smoothie is a great way to stay hydrated and cool during the warm season. Not to mention, it adds a lovely artistic touch to your summer feast. The potato balances the acidity of the other ingredients while also providing creaminess. Customize this recipe by adding spices or herbs, or substituting with your favourite vegetables. Kids can have fun helping to blend the ingredients and garnishing the final smoothie! Enjoy this Spanish-inspired, Instagram-worthy smoothie!