RECIPE > Watermelon Blueberry Gazpacho Recipe

 

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, eating watermelon is synonymous with sunny and warm summer days!  So this is exactly the type of gazpacho we’ve come to love.  Introducing our refreshing, crisp and summery Waterlemon Blueberry Gazpacho recipe!  And for those in the Southern Hemisphere, summer is just around the corner, so clip this recipe and enjoy it in a couple of months when organic watermelon and blueberries are in season!
 

Watermelon Blueberry Gazpacho Recipe

 
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Servings: enough for a starter gazpacho for 10 people
Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes

 

 

Here are the ingredients for the Watermelon Blueberry Gazpacho Recipe:

 

5 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1/4 inch dice (preferably organic)

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice (preferably organic)

1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice (preferably organic)

1/3 – 1 cup red wine or fruit infused vinegar

1/2 – 1 cup cilantro, basil and/or mint leaves, chopped (preferably organic)

1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced (preferably organic)

1/2 medium red onion, chopped (preferably organic)

1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped (preferably organic)

1/2 medium orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped (preferably organic)

1/3 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (preferably organic)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled and cut into slivers (preferably organic)

 

Here are the preparation directions for the Watermelon Blueberry Gazpacho:

 

Step 1: Pureé 4 cups of the watermelon, the blueberries, half of the cucumber, and the vinegar in a blender or food processor.

Step 2: Add all but 1 tablespoon of cilantro with the onion, yellow pepper, orange pepper, red pepper and jalapeño. Then process until finely chopped.

Step 3: Pour into a bowl and stir in the remaining watermelon and  cucumber. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Step 4: Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 5 hours.

Step 5: Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with avocado and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled.

 

Of course, Just Add Good Stuff promotes healthy, organic and raw foods as much as possible … so the closer it is to its natural state, the better and more nutritious the ingredients will be for your mind and body.
 
Here are some photos of the end result!
 

 

Need a Juice Boost? Try Adding These 5 Nutritious Ingredients For Your Next Juice…

 
Need an ingredient change or addition to your juice routine? Getting tired of the same flavors? Not reaping the benefits of multiple superfoods in your juice? Here are 5 nutritious ingredients that will give your juice a boost! Click here for SET 2 JUICE BOOSTERS! Or our new SET 3 – SMOOTHIE BOOSTERS

 

 

Juice Boost Ingredient #1 > Just Add Kale

 
Leafy greens have amazing health benefits but there is one leafy green that outshines the rest. You’ve guessed it…. KALE is the #1 superfood when it comes to greens as it contains zero fat, is low in calories and high in fiber. In addition, kale is extremely high in iron, Vitamins A, C and K, calcium and powerful antioxidants. These vitamins and minerals give kale the edge when it comes to anti-inflammatory foods. Not only that, but this juice booster also gives you cardiovascular support and is a great detox superfood as well.

 

 

Juice Booster #2 > Just Add Chia Seeds

 
Many people have heard of chia seeds, but not many people add it to their morning smoothie or juice. We recommend adding chia seeds as a juice booster to start your morning off on the right foot. Just a tablespoon of chia seeds will do the trick. Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory agents. It’s fiber cleans out our digestive tract too. Chia seeds as a juice boost also features amazing amounts of phosphorous, calcium, magnesium and manganese in addition to being a gluten free addition to your morning smoothie.

 

 

Juice Boost Ingredient #3 > Just Add Blueberries

 
Wild blueberries will give you a boost in essential anthocyanins, vitamin A, C, E & B complex in addition to several minerals that will boost your immunity and prevent infections. The high concentration of antioxidants will combat free radicals and lower your risk of heart disease through cardiovascular support. In addition, the blueberry juice booster will also help prevent cancers, improve brain function and aid in your urinary and digestive systems. Now this is a great juice boost for any morning juice or smoothie!

 

 

Juice Booster #4 > Just Add Spirulina

 
Not your average juice booster, spirulina is a cyanobacteria (algae) that is rich in health benefits. Incredibly high in protein and nutrients, spirulina is extremely rich in iron, B-12 content, gamma linolenic acid (GLA), omega-3 fatty acids, natural chlorophyll, potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, selenium, sodium and zinc just to name a few. As a juice boost spirulina will also give you great amounts of Vitamin B-1 (thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3 (nicotinamide), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-9 (folic acid), C, D, A and E! Not only that, but a spirulina juice boost will also help in preventing allergies and fat burning.

 

 

Juice Boost Ingredient #5 > Just Add Cacao

 
By using raw cacao powder or cacao nibs as a juice boost, you will be adding a healthy supply of potassium, calcium, Vitamin C, iron and copper into your daily diet. Also rich in magnesium and iron, cacao provides healthy doses of antioxidants to fight free radicals in addition to Vitamin E, copper and magnesium that help heart function. Cacao also balances serotonin levels which contribute to feelings of happiness and contentment.

 

Just Add Good Stuff recommends adding some or all of the above juice boost ingredients into your daily smoothie or juice. Please consult with a health professional to make sure you are not allergic to any of these juice boosters. The 5 juice boost ingredients recommended in this article are: kale, chia seeds, blueberries, spirulina and cacao.

BLUEBERRY INFOGRAPHIC > Just Add Blueberries! Here’s a look at Blueberry Nutrition

This is the first of our INFOGRAPHIC SERIES on Just Add Good Stuff. The infographics (or infograms) will provide you with interesting facts and figures about various vegetables, fruits, whole foods and general health. From weird and wacky facts to nutritional information per serving, these infographics is a starting point to help you kick start a more healthy and happy lifestyle.  We hope you enjoy them!

 

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Just Add Blueberries! Blueberries are one of the best superfoods in the world! Blueberries are high in nutrition, vitamins and trace minerals. All of these aid in our cognitive, circulatory, nervous and digestive systems. Here is a Blueberry Infographic that outlines the Top 10 health benefits of blueberries, blueberry nutrition information, blueberry recipes and some interesting facts about blueberries.  Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Blueberry Infographic:

 

 

TOP 10 Health Benefits of Blueberries on the Blueberry Infographic:

1. extremely high in anti-oxidants
2. restores & protects brain cells for cognitive function
3. slows the aging process to keep us healthy & young
4. 32% of recommended vitamin c in a single serving
5. effective anti-depressant to stabilize mood swings
6. ideal dietary supplement to prevent heart disease
7. no known side effects and very few allergies
8. high in fiber which improves digestion
9. fights free radicals against cancer, alzheimers & infection
10. keeps us fresh, active, fit & sharp

 

Blueberry Nutrition Facts on the Blueberry Infographic

• Serving Size = 1 cup
• Calories = 83
• Calories from Fat = 4
• Total Fat = 0.48 g
• Cholesterol = 0 mg
• Sodium = 1 mg
• Potassium = 112 mg
• Total Carbohydrate = 21.01 g
• Dietary Fiber = 3.5 g
• Sugars = 14.44 g
• Protein = 1.07 g
• Vitamin A = 2% RDI
• Vitamin C = 24% RDI
• Calcium = 1% RDI
• Iron = 2% RDI

 

Healthy Blueberry Recipes on the Blueberry Infographic

1. Blueberry Quinoa muffins
2. Blueberry Acai Berry dessert balls
3. Mixed Berry flax & hemp seed bread

 
* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

 Things You May Not Know About Blueberries on the Blueberry Infographic

• USDA study ranked wild blueberries as the #1 anti-oxidant fruit
• WILD blueberries contain 48% more anti-oxidants than cultivated blueberries
• You can buy ORGANIC & WILD blueberries at your local grocers
• WILD & ORGANIC blueberries also come frozen
• > 95% of store bought blueberry MUFFINS contain no blueberries
• Use FROZEN wild blueberies in place of ice cubes
• Blueberries are one of the only natural foods that are truly blue
• Blueberries were once called star berries
•  State of Maine is the blueberry production capital of North America

 

This blueberry infographic (we also call it a blueberry infograph) talks about general blueberry facts and information.  For more details about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals.  It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness.  The blueberry infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of blueberries which would affect our Top 10 blueberry health benefits on the Blueberry Infographic.  In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of blueberries in various dishes, so our blueberry recipes will also reflect that.  Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about blueberries in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Blueberry Infographic.

 
The information on this infographic is for informational purposes only.
It is not intended to nor should it be a substitute for advice, consultation or visits to your health care provider.
‘Nutrition Facts’ provided by FatSecret.com and verified by Just Add Good Stuff.