Add the apple mixture to the batter and Auto Pulse on High for about 8 seconds to combine.
Lightly coat a Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat to Level 4.
Pour the suggested amount of batter (refer to waffle maker instructions) onto the prepared, preheated waffle maker. Quickly and carefully spread the batter evenly with a heatproof spatula. Close the cover and cook until tone sounds.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 172 (38% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 5g • fat 8g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 54mg •
sod. 350mg • calc. 129mg • fiber 2g
Charred Strawberry Vinaigrette
This dressing adds flair to simple mixed greens, is a light marinade for fish, and can also be used as a dipping sauce for egg rolls or fried seafood.
Makes 4 cups
11⁄3 cups vegetable oil, divided
4cups hulled and halved strawberries
10large basil leaves
1teaspoon ground cumin
2teaspoons sea salt
1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Put ½ teaspoon of the oil into a small sauté pan set over high heat. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the strawberries. Brown evenly on all sides. Remove and put into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000 Watt Blender. Auto Pulse on Low for 10 seconds or until roughly chopped; scrape sides of jar. Add the basil, cumin, salt, pepper and vinegar; run on High and blend for 20 seconds. While running, add the remaining oil and let blend for 25 seconds.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 88 (92% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 9g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg
• sod. 134mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 0g
Cilantro Chutney
This simple accompaniment tames the heat of spicy food.
Makes about 3 cups
1 pint sour cream
1½ bunches fresh cilantro
5 garlic cloves
¼large sweet onion (e.g., Vidalia)
¾pound peeled fresh ginger, cut into
1small jalapeño, seeded and cut into
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Put all of the ingredients, in the order listed, into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000 Watt Blender. Run on High for 40 seconds.
The chutney is best served after chilling in the refrigerator for a day or two to help meld the flavors.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 45 (80% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 4g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 8mg
• sod. 56mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 0g
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