So, I weighed myself on Jan.1 and it’s not pleasant. “Weight Watchers, take me back!”
This is a brief post to recommend something to you if you are trying to lose excess weight after the holidays. Everyone likes it. Both my daughter and husband want seconds.
Have it as a snack or you can make it a meal if you add some protein on the side. This makes a big batch to keep in your fridge for four or five days. I know it’s not a hot soup for the winter months but think of it as a handy chopped salad.
Spicy Gazpacho For a Healthy Snack To Lose Weight
A one-cup serving is about one Weight Watchers point.
I figure that it’s one point as all the vegetables are zero points and the approximately 1/2 cup of Spicy V-8 is one point. It’s like a “pico de gallo” chopped chilled vegetable soup. You could also use the low Sodium V-8 or the regular/not spicy V-8.
The spice and crunch make it satisfying.
- 8 to 10 Roma tomatoes with cores removed
- one red bell pepper with core removed
- 1/2 sweet white onion peeled
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves
- 3 Persian cucumber or 1/2 hothouse cucumber
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 64 oz. bottle of Spicy V-8 juice or low sodium V-8
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Individually coarsely chop all the vegetables and cilantro and put into a large airtight container. Pour in the lemon juice, vinegar, and V-8 juice. Stir well. Chill for about an hour and serve.
And that’s how you make a Spicy Gazpacho For a Healthy Snack To Lose Weight!
I’m taking it easy today as I want to quickly get over a cold (I have a busy week and we have company coming–going to Napa on Friday). My mom and brother have colds, too, so take care out there!
Thank you to everyone who responded to my survey about what you would like to see more of here. There is still time if you haven’t.
On Thursday, I’m going to show you how we completely refreshed my sister’s family room for less than $400. See you then!
I made your soup, and it was wonderful! I actually enjoyed a pureed version, using my Vitamix, which makes it easy to sip. Whether from a glass at home or a thermos at work, it’s terrific.
Thanks for sharing! Ann
That’s great. I’ve made it pureed too but somehow think it’s filling me up more chopped 🙂 Going to make some more!
Oh man – it’s a really good thing I lost a few pounds before the Holidays because for the first time _ ever _ I gained weight during. I ate SO MUCH FOOD!! I always overindulge on party food but rarely in such ridiculous quantity. My stomach still hurts.
I’m trying an auto-immune protocol for the next month, for a variety of reasons, so no nightshades – unfortunately your beautiful gazpacho is not on the menu. But I’ll be cheering all of us on with my bone broth (even though that doesn’t sound nearly as good now).
Gazpacho as a snack…great idea! Sounds yummy. What are you eating for dinners?
Mostly trying to limit carbs and wine…basically Weight Watchers.
This looks delicious. Most of us have gained a few lbs. since the holidays are just too hard to pass on. I’ve stepped up my walking and am making a conscientious effort to eat fewer sweets. I’ll have to make a batch of soup.
xo,
Karen
Good idea about stepping up the exercise, Karen.
Exactly what I need right now! The scale revealed an unhappy truth for me, as well. This looks and sounds so appealing. I’ll be adding the ingredients to my shopping list. Thank you 😊!
I made this big batch and we have almost finished it…so I need to add it to my grocery list too.
NO SPICEY FOR ME THANK YOU!
BUT IT DOES LOOK DELICIOUS!
FAT makes you look YOUNGER!!!!REMEMBER THAT…………those were my mothers favorite words!AS she never looked to be in her 90’s!
YOU will walk /Run it off with CHIEF!
UP AND DOWN THOSE HILLS………………..there she goes!!!!
XX
You can make it with the regular V-8 and/or low-sodium. Gluten-free!
This sounds delish and I’m going to make it. I’ll probably use half spicy and half original V-8 juice. I feel your pain about the scale. I had double pneumonia in early September and my fitness routine came to a screeching halt. To make matters worse I over-indulged during the holidays. This gazpacho will be great to reach for instead of something laden with sugar and carbs.
That’s a good idea, Treva. It’s not too spicy for us but it probably would be for many people. Glad you are doing better. I’m fighting a cold… I would hate to get pneumonia!