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recipe - Watermelon Gazpacho

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 9:27 am
by 51_too_young_to_be_old
My future daughter in law (she will marry my son Dec 18, 2010) was way excited about my new LDL life and is watching closely.  She emailed me this morning a recipe to try that she said is yummy. AND it fits into my lie style well :)

Watermelon Gazpacho

2 cups diced watermelon
2 cups orange juice( you could do a little less orange juice( quarter cup or half cup) if you like the soup a little thicker and less waterey)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless cucumber diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, take seeds out and dice
1 small onion diced
2 garlic cloves mince them
1 small jalapeno pepper take the seeds out and dice( you don't need it but it gives it a kick)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro (personally cilantro is my favorite but whatever u like)
Salt and Pepper to Taste


Directions

Put 1/2 cup of watermelon, along with the orange juice and oil, in a blender or food processor until pureed. Then put it in a bowl with the rest of the ingrediants . Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Refrigerate over night!!! taste way better

Re: recipe - Watermelon Gazpacho

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 10:16 am
by cameron
Thanks 51, this is definately a recipe that I would enjoy, will try it on the weekend.

Re: recipe - Watermelon Gazpacho

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 10:33 am
by witheraway1
Sounds really good to me too............And just think you are going to be way thin for your sons wedding.........Better not buy your dress now          :laughing:    A real good feeling too.......... wither

Re: recipe - Watermelon Gazpacho

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 10:44 am
by 51_too_young_to_be_old
Wither your so right.  :happy:  For the first time in my adult life I BELIEVE I can be a normal weight.  :shocked: ~Not~ hope,  :shocked: ~Not~ wish,  :shocked: ~Not~ dream,  :shocked: ~Not~ try, it is happening. AND I can eat this way forever which is so huge!  :D Food does not have to be ~special~, No logo items in the pantry, I do not need the computer to calculate, I can just live with food... what a concept!    :inlove:

Re: recipe - Watermelon Gazpacho

Posted: July 28th, 2010, 11:43 am
by MsHeirloom
It WILL happen for you as you experience the miracle and joy of LDL.  You will have a great start for the wedding and pictures!  Pam

Re: recipe - Watermelon Gazpacho

Posted: July 29th, 2010, 6:19 am
by hopefull
thanks for sharing the recipe! It sounds interesting. I would never think to mix those flavors together.... I am excited to try it.
Congratulations on making the commitment to this new woe and new way of life!
Know you are glad you did.
hugs,
Bobbi