Zesty Garden Almonds Gazpacho

Zesty Garden Almonds Gazpacho

Ingredients:

• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 ½ cups seeded and chopped red bell pepper
• 1 ½ cups peeled and chopped cucumber
• ¾ cup ground almonds
• ½ cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. seeded and diced serrano pepper, more or less as desired
• 2 Tbsp. diced white onion
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. almond oil, reserve ½ tbsp for garnish
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. hot sauce, more or less as desired
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• ½ tsp. sea salt, more or less as desired
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper, more or less as desired
• 2 Tbsp. toasted sliced almonds, garnish

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill for minimum 2 hours.
2. To serve, ladle gazpacho into bowl and garnish with drizzle of almond oil and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Store in refrigerator for up to one week.