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Mains
Mains
28 SpeediMeal Mains
DIRECTIONS
1 Place all Level 1 ingredients in the pot and stir
to combine.
2 Pull out the legs on the Crisper Tray, then place
the tray in the elevated position in the pot,
above the quinoa.
3 On a plate, combine the herb seasoning and
panko until combined. Evenly coat each salmon
fillet on all sides with canola oil, salt, and pepper,
then press the top of each salmon fillet into the
panko mixture. Place the salmon panko-side up
on the tray.
4 Close the lid and flip the SmartSwitch™ to Rapid
Cooker. Select SPEEDI MEALS, set temperature
to 350°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/
STOP to begin cooking (the unit will steam for
approx. 10 minutes before crisping).
6 When cooking is complete, transfer salmon to a
cutting board. Then use silicone-tipped tongs to
grab the center handle and remove the tray from
the unit. Stir the quinoa and serve with salmon.
HERB CRUSTED SALMON WITH QUINOA
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 10 MINUTES | COOK: 15 MINUTES
MAKES: 4 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (ELEVATED POSITION)
BEGINNER RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon herb seasoning
1
1
/4 cups vegetable stock
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
LEVEL 2 (TR AY)
2 tablespoons herb seasoning
1
/4 cup panko bread crumbs
4 frozen salmon fillets
(approx. 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
Don't forget to add liquid to
create steam and cook food.
Prefer a different seafood? Swap in 24 fresh
or frozen jumbo shrimp and season as desired,
then cook per recipe instructions.
Looking for a different starch? Swap in
brown rice. Add 1 cup instant brown rice and
2 cups water or stock to the pot, then cook
per recipe instructions.
Reference the Build
your own Speedi
Meal chart for more
starch and protein
swaps. Be sure to
follow recommended
quantity, temp, and
time for best results.
CHICKEN PARMESAN & PENNE
PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 10-15 MINUTES | COOK: 15 MINUTES
MAKES: 4 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (ELEVATED POSITION)
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Place all Level 1 ingredients in the pot and stir to
combine. Pull out the legs on the Crisper Tray, then
place the tray in the elevated position in the pot.
2 To prepare a breading station, place the flour, egg,
and panko in three separate medium bowls. Season
the panko with salt and pepper and stir
to combine.
3 One at a time, dip the top of each chicken breast in
the flour, then the egg, and then the panko mixture.
Place the chicken breaded-side-up on the tray in
the pot.
4 Close the lid and flip the SmartSwitch™ to Rapid
Cooker. Select SPEEDI MEALS, set temperature
to 375°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/
STOP to begin cooking (the unit will steam for
approx. 10 to 15 minutes before crisping).
5 With 5 minutes remaining, open the lid and sprinkle
an even amount of mozzarella on each chicken
breast. Close the lid to continue cooking.
6 When cooking is complete, transfer the chicken to
a plate. Then use silicone-tipped tongs to grab the
center handle and remove the tray from the unit.
Stir the pasta and serve warm with the chicken.
INGREDIENTS
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1 box (8 ounces) penne pasta
1½ cups water or chicken stock
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce of choice
LEVEL 2 (TR AY)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
4 boneless-skinless chicken breasts (5–6 ounces
each)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
½ cup shredded mozzarella, divided
TOPPING (optional)
Parmesan cheese, as desired
Don't forget to add liquid to
create steam and cook food.