Tomato Cucumber Soup Chilled Tomato-Cucumber Gazpacho with Herbs and Lime Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped 1/4 red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup cold water (or more, to adjust consistency) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional: a few dashes of hot sauce or red chili flakes Directions: In a blender, combine chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Add water to reach desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce or chili flakes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop. Before serving, stir and taste again for seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve cold with crusty bread or as a refreshing starter. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chilling Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Kcal: 95 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #tomatocucumbersoup #chilledsoup #gazpachoinspired #veganlunch #summerrefreshment #coldveggiesoup #lightandsavory #healthymeals #rawsoup #refreshingsummer #veganrecipes #coolcooking #noheatrecipes #glutenfreeeats #freshandraw #soupreboot #herbalicious #mediterraneanvegan #rawveggies #plantpowered Cool down with this Chilled Tomato Cucumber Soup — fresh, tangy, and packed with garden flavor!

Shrimp and Collard Greens Garlicky Sautéed Shrimp with Braised Collard Greens Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves sliced 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges, for serving Directions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add the collard greens and stir to coat. Pour in the broth and vinegar, then cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper. In a separate pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Plate the braised collard greens and top with the cooked shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges on the side. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #shrimpdish #collardgreens #southernflavors #garlicshrimp #healthymeals #lowcarbrecipes #shrimpandgreens #seafoodrecipes #glutenfreemeals #quickdinner #easyhealthyrecipes #comfortbites #weeknightdinner #lightandsavory #braisedgreens #proteinpacked #leafygreens #flavorforward #shrimpmeal #soulfulsupper Spice up your dinner with this juicy Shrimp and Collard Greens combo So garlicky, buttery, and packed with Southern soul!