Tomatillo Gazpacho - 18g Carbs, 7g Fiber: preparation

[Suggestions: Leave the "1 tsp sugar" out or use a suitable 
substitute. The "1/4 tsp salt" will not be missed with the 
salt in the other ingredients such as the broth and olives.
Take care, Gloria]

From: Eating Well - 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.

Nutrition Profile - -
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low saturated fat
| Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | High potassium 

Servings: 4
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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

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, jalapeno 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.

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.

Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: 
329 Calories, 19g Fat, 2g Sat, 12g Mono, 174mg Cholesterol, 
26g Protein, 18g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 597mg Sodium, 962mg Potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value), Potassium (28% dv), 
Iron (20% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv)

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 3 fat

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