
Chai
While this tea is best prepared with
reduced fat or soy milk may be substituted.
Makes about four
1teaspoon whole black peppercorns
¾ teaspoon whole cloves
2whole cinnamon sticks
1 star anise pod
5cups
1cup water
1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1
¼ teaspoon orange zest
6black tea bags (Darjeeling or Ceylon is recommended)
3tablespoons honey
Place the peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise in the bowl of the Cuisinart® Spice & Nut Grinder. Pulse 2 to 3 times, and then process until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Reserve.
In a medium saucepan set over
Strain mixture and stir in honey. Serve in individual mugs.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 480 (67% from fat) • carb. 29g • pro. 9g • fat 35g sat. fat 22g • chol. 110mg • sod. 130mg • calc. 356mg • fiber 2g
Tahini
A vital ingredient to hummus, this sesame paste is very versatile
and can be used as a base in salad dressings or sauces.
Makes about 1⁄3 cup
½cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil pinch sea salt
Place the sesame seeds in the bowl of the Cuisinart® Spice & Nut Grinder. Pulse 6 to 8 times, until finely ground. Add the olive oil and salt and process 30 to 40 seconds, or until a paste forms.
Store the tahini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 100 (83% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 2g • fat 10g sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 30mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 2g