Cuisinart CSK-250, 10ce114829 manual Entrées, Roasted Asparagus, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

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Roasted Asparagus

Makes 6 servings

1pound asparagus, trimmed and peeled

1½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1. Place asparagus on a flat plate and toss with oil; season with salt and pepper..

2.Preheat the Cuisinart® GreenGourmet® Electric 14-inch Skillet to 350°F; add asparagus stalks in one layer.. Cover and cook, stirring 4 to 5 times, until crisp tender, about 6 to 8 minutes..

3.Sprinkle with Parmesan; serve hot..

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 49 (36% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 4g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 2mg • sod. 214mg • calc. 56mg • fiber 2g

1.Fill the Cuisinart® GreenGourmet® Electric 14-inch Skillet with 1 inch of water and add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.. Turn temperature to 450°F, cover, and bring to a boil..

2. Set up a large bowl filled with ice water.. Trim ends of broccoli rabe and cut into 2-inch pieces.. Once water comes to a boil, add broccoli rabe to Skillet and cover.. Cook for about 2 to 4 minutes.. Plunge blanched broccoli rabe into prepared ice water.. Once cool, discard ice water and reserve broccoli rabe..

3.Turn off Skillet, remove water and wipe Skillet dry.. Turn temperature to 350°F and add the olive oil.. Brown sausages on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.. Once browned, carefully slice sausages in half lengthwise and brown the insides for 1 to 2 minutes.. Remove sausages and add garlic.. Sauté until fragrant.. Add white wine and scrape up any browned bits that have accumulated on the cooking surface of the pan.. Add chicken broth, reserved broccoli rabe, red and black pepper.. Cover and boil for 2 minutes..

4.Add reserved sausages and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes..

5.Serve immediately, topping with shaved Parmesan and fresh lemon juice..

Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):

Calories 157 (46% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro.15g • fat 8g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 23mg • sod. 501mg • calc.114mg • fiber 2g

Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Makes 4 to 6 servings

1

tablespoon kosher salt

1

bunch broccoli rabe, approximately 1 pound

1

pound Italian sausages, sweet, hot or mix of both

3garlic cloves, finely chopped

¼ cup dry white wine

½ cup chicken broth, reduced-sodium

½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper pinch freshly ground black pepper shaved Parmesan, for serving fresh lemon juice, for serving

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ENTRÉES

Five-Spice Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A vegetarian-friendly dinner that even the meat eaters will love.

Makes about 10 servings

3

tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1

pound extra-firm tofu, drained well, dried and cut into ½-inch dice

1

small head broccoli, cut into small florets

1

small red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch slices

1

cup sliced mushrooms (about 2 ounces)

1

small onion, sliced

3

garlic cloves, finely chopped

13-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped

1teaspoon five-spice powder

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CSK-250, 10ce114829 specifications

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