Salmorejo

This salmorejo is a perfect alternative to a side salad in the summer.

This recipe is heart healthy. This recipe is diabetes friendly.

Yield: 4 servings

6 medium tomatoes, deseeded and chopped

1/2 medium Vidalia onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

6 ounces tomato paste, low sodium

8 slices light whole wheat bread chopped, day old

4 eggs, hardboiled (yolks discarded) and chopped

2 ounces ham, cut into small cubes

Put a large pot on medium high heat and add tomatoes, onion, garlic and olive oil. Cook until juices are released from tomatoes and begin to make a sauce (about 10-15 minutes).

Add tomato paste and stir. Once the sauce is prepared add in the day old bread turn heat down to medium. Toss until bread is completely coated, cook for additional 10 minutes on medium to low heat.

Transfer mixture in small portions to a food processer and blend until smooth. Once the entire mixture is pureed, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Serve in small bowls topped with a garnish of a bit of chopped ham and egg whites .

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 220, Fat: 2 grams, Saturated fat: 1 gram, Cholesterol: 6 mg, Sodium: 365 mg, Carbohydrate: 38 grams, Fiber: 8 grams, Protein: 12 grams