Operating instructions

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APPETIZERS
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¼ cup (50 ml) fresh italian
parsley leaves
½ teaspoon (2 ml) lemon zest
½ teaspoon (2 ml)
kosher salt
1 Garlic clove
2 cans (each 15
½
ounces
(439 G) ) chickpeas
2 tablespoons (30 ml) tahini
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh
lemon juice
2½ tablespoons (40 ml) water
½ teaspoon (2 ml) Ground
cumin
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra
virGin olive oil
Makes 2 cups (500 ml)
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large
work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Process the
parsley, lemon zest, salt, and garlic together, about
6 seconds. Scrape bowl and repeat. Add remaining
ingredients and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
Scrape bowl and process again to fully incorporate all
ingredients.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons (30 ml) ):
Calories 55 (49% from fat) | carb. 5g | pro. 2g | fat 3g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 163mg | calc. 13mg | fiber 1g
The food processor is a perfect tool for a creamy hummus.
HUMMUS
5 spriGs fresh cilantro
½ small vidalia onion,
cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm)
pieces
1 small Garlic clove
1 small jalapeño pepper,
seeded
1 teaspoon (5 ml) sea salt
1 plum tomato, cut into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1 Green hothouse tomato,
cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm)
pieces
1 yellow tomato, cut into
1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
½ teaspoon (2 ml) fresh lime
juice
Makes 2 cups (500 ml)
Approximate preparation time: 10 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large
work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. Place the
cilantro, onion, garlic clove and jalapeño into the work
bowl and pulse to chop, about 10 pulses. Add the salt,
tomatoes and lime juice and pulse to chop until desired
consistency is reached, about 8 to 10 pulses.
Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
For better consistency, drain in a strainer to remove
excess liquid.
Serve with your favourite tortilla chips.
Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup (50 ml) ):
Calories 13 (9% from fat) | carb. 3g | pro. 1g | fat 0g |
sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 209mg | calc. 7mg | fiber 1g
Serve warm tortilla chips alongside this fresh and tangy salsa.
THREE TOMATO SALSA