Quinoa-Nectarine Gazpacho with Crispy Spiced Tortilla Strips Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• Crispy-Spice Tortilla Strips:
• 1/3 cup quinoa
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups coarsely chopped nectarines or peeled peaches (about 4 medium)
• 1 small ripe avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cucumber*
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion or green onion
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint and/or cilantro
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper**, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 12 ounce bottle ginger beer
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• Mexican crema or sour cream (optional)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 7 inches flour tortillas
• Salt