Cuisinart GC-15 manual Asian-Style Tofu Kebabs, Hot Dogs

Asian-Style Tofu Kebabs

The soy ginger marinade is a wonderful complement to the tofu and

mixed vegetables..

Makes 2 servings

Marinade

1 garlic clove

1½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

2tablespoons tahini

1tablespoon honey

2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

8ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 2-inch pieces

6ounces eggplant, cut into 2-inch pieces

1.Prepare the marinade.. Put the garlic and ginger into the work bowl of a Cuisinart® Mini Chopper or Food Processor fitted with the chopping blade.. Pulse to roughly chop.. Add the soy sauce, mustard, tahini and honey.. Process until combined.. Slowly add the olive oil through the recessed area on the lid.. Process until homogenous.. If not using immediately, store in the refrigerator in a sealed glass jar..

2.Put all of the remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl.. Add the marinade and very gently toss to combine.. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours..

3.Ten minutes before tofu and eggplant have finished marinating, preheat the Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro to High..

4.Thread the tofu and eggplant on three of the provided skewers.. Fit skewers into place as instructed on page 5 of the instruction booklet..

5.Cook kebabs for 18 to 20 minutes, or until tofu and vegetables are fully cooked and lightly browned..

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 386 (59% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 17g • fat 27g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 1207mg • calc. 207mg • fiber 4g

Hot Dogs

Here is the foundation for the perfect dog.

Makes 4 servings

4 hot dogs

4hot dog buns

melted butter (optional)*

1.Preheat the Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro, fitted with the griddle plate and the rollers on the bottom of the Grill, to High..

2.Once preheated (about 10 minutes), place the hot dogs on the rollers as instructed on page 5 of the instruction booklet..

3.When the hot dogs have been cooking for about 8 to 12 minutes, place the hot dog buns on the griddle cut side down and toast, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.. *If using melted butter, brush the inside of the buns before toasting..

4.Serve with desired toppings and sides

Nutritional information per hot dog:

Calories 234 (54% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 10g • fat 15g • sat. fat 6g

• chol. 30mg • sod. 560mg • calc. 25mg • fiber 3g