Here's a refreshing recipe to satisfy your hunger on a hot day. This gazpacho is "fire and ice," spicy hot, yet cool at the same time. Watermelon is a good source of vitamin C; just one cup contains almost 25 percent of the daily recommended value. It also provides vitamins A, B1, B6, potassium, and magnesium. The vibrant red color of watermelon indicates its high lycopene content, which has been studied for its antioxidant and cancer prevention properties. Remember -- fruits and vegetables are the only source of fiber, so enjoy them!
Ingredients:
12 lb. watermelon, seeded
2 oz. fresh lime juice
2 each fresh chili, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 oz. fresh mint, minced
1 1/2 lbs. zucchini, diced
1 lb. bell pepper
Directions:
- In a blender, purée the melon (without rind) until smooth and pour into a large bowl.
- Return 8 oz. of purée to blender and add lime juice, chili, and garlic; blend until smooth.
- Add to large bowl and mix.
- Slowly add mint, zucchini, and pepper, and mix to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour and serve chilled.
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An
all-time favorite, watermelon is highly nutritious
and packed full of the phytochemical, lycopene. It's
one of the few foods that contain it in large amounts.
Lycopene is a red pigment that occurs naturally in
certain plants. In addition to giving watermelon
and tomatoes their color, studies have proven its
role as a powerful antioxidant.
Many epidemiological studies have concluded that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces the incidence of heart disease and cancer in humans. Scientists have found that lycopene in the diet correlates with reduced incidence of certain types of cancer. And high lycopene levels in fat tissue—an indicator of lycopene consumption—have been linked with reduced risk of heart attacks.
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