Zesty Lentil Gazpacho – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (375 mL) tomato juice
• 1½ cups (375 mL) chopped tomatoes (approx. 2 medium)
• 1 cup (250 mL) cooked lentils
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped red bell pepper (approx. 1 whole cleaned)
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped cucumber (approx. ½ whole)
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped jalapeno pepper (approx. 1 small)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped shallot
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped garlic
• 2 tsp (10 mL) hot sauce
• to taste sea salt
• garnish sour cream and fresh cilantro