Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Broccoli ’N Rice , Garlic Mashed Potatoes  

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BROCCOLI ’N RICE

11⁄2

pounds broccoli, cut into bite

1

small onion, chopped

 

size pieces

11⁄2

cups water

2

cups cooked rice

2

tablespoons margarine

1

101⁄2-ounce can cream of

1⁄2

cup bread crumbs

 

mushroom soup

 

 

18-ounce jar pasteurized cheese spread

Combine broccoli, rice, cream of mushroom soup, cheese spread, and onion. Place in a metal bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl in steamer basket in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 10 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Melt margarine and stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs over broccoli.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

 

6 servings

328 Calories, 17 g Fat, 22 mg Cholesterol

 

 

 

Glazed Root VEGETABLES

2

medium (5 ounces each)

1

cup chicken broth

 

turnips, peeled

2

teaspoons ground ginger

8

ounces baby carrots

2

tablespoons sugar

2

tablespoons margarine

 

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2

medium (4 ounces each)

1

tablespoon cornstarch, optional

 

parsnips, peeled

1⁄4

cup cold water, optional

Cut turnips into eighths and slice parsnips 1⁄2 inch thick. Heat margarine in pressure cooker over medium heat; add turnip wedges and carrots and sauté for 3 minutes. Add parsnips, chicken broth, ginger, and sugar. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 1 MINUTE with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regula- tor. Release pressure quickly. Sauce may be thickened, if desired; combine cornstarch and water. Stir into sauce. Heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

8 servings 77 Calories, 3 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

 

Garlic Mashed Potatoes  

2

pounds russet potatoes, peeled

• • • • • • •

 

and diced

 

1 tablespoon margarine

4

large cloves garlic

 

Salt and pepper

11⁄2

cups chicken broth

 

 

Place all ingredients except margarine and salt and pepper in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pres- sure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 5 MINUTES with a very slow, steady flow of steam escaping from the pressure regulator. Release pressure quickly. Allow potatoes, garlic, and broth to remain in cooker. Mash potatoes using a potato masher or hand mixer until desired consistency is reached; add margarine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

6 servings

127 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

 

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Contents Quart Stainless Steel Table of ContentsCanner Important Safeguards IntroductionSealing Ring 6 fits Getting AcquaintedStainless steel Body How to Use Fig. E Loop EndsImportant Safety Information Fig. JRight Care and Maintenance Fig. MHelpful Hints Questions and Answers How does one prevent overcooking?Soups and Stocks Chicken Soup Pounds chicken, cut into Carrot, diced Serving pieces Teaspoon salt Cups water Stalk celery, choppedBrown Beef Soup  Cup diced onionBlack Bean Soup  Deveined, minced Chopped Tablespoon chili powder SaltSeafood Gumbo  Nutrition Information Per ServingCalories, 4 g Fat, 127 mg Cholesterol Minestrone Potato Soup   Zesty Homemade Chili Seafood Tablespoons olive oil Cup waterNutrition Information Per Serving Servings Lemon ’N Dill COD, NEW POTATOES, and Broccoli Shrimp Jambalaya  SCAMPI-STYLE Shrimp Haddock in Cheese Sauce  Pepper Cups water Cup skim milkPoached Halibut with Vegetables  Variation Substitute halibut for salmon steaksPoultry SOY Chicken  Cup sliced carrot Cup water Chicken Breasts Tarragon California Chicken  Calories, 11 g Fat, 104 mg Cholesterol Sweet ’N Sour Chicken Turkey Breast  Teaspoon crushed saffron Warm see Threads Arroz Con Pollo Herbed Chicken  Chicken Cacciatore  Cornish HEN Pimiento Meats Beef POT Roast Calories, 20 g Fat, 183 mg Cholesterol Porcupine Meatballs Swiss Steak  Tablespoons vegetable oil Cups tomato juiceBeef Stew  Spaghetti Meat Sauce Apricot Barbecue Pork Roast  Pound boneless rolled pork Cup teriyaki sauce RoastCalories, 13 g Fat, 77 mg Cholesterol Spareribs with Barbecue Sauce Stuffed Pork Chops  Calories, 23 g Fat, 95 mg CholesterolPork Loin Roast  Calories, 27 g Fat, 171 mg CholesterolHAM Veal Beef PorkLamb Vegetables Casserole of Vegetables Garlic Mashed Potatoes   Broccoli ’N Rice Pounds russet potatoes, peeled Diced Tablespoon margarine Artichokes ’N Sauce   Cauliflower CeleryKohlrabi OnionsBaked Beans  Dry Beans and PeasCups navy beans Cup catsup Teaspoon dry mustard Orange Baked Beans  Cups navy beansSteamed Rice  RiceCup long grain white rice Cups water Wild Rice   Seasoned Rice Pilaf  Variation Grecian Rice Pilaf Brown Rice with Veggies  Wild Rice with Raisins and Pecans   Desserts Tapioca Pudding  Egg whites, slightly beaten Cups water Rice Pudding  Vanilla Custard   Variation Chocolate CustardVariation Coconut Custard Cheesecake WHY Pressure CANNING? Pressure CanningOatmeal Apple Crisp  Cup flour Cups water Cup brown sugarCLAMS, Whole Littleneck CrabFish General Method LobsterSalmon ShrimpHow to pressure can foods Processing Time ChartMeats Soups and StocksVegetables National Presto INDUSTRIES, INC Service And Parts InformationEau Claire, Wisconsin

8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker specifications

The Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a versatile and efficient kitchen appliance designed to make cooking faster and more convenient. This pressure cooker is a staple for both amateur and professional chefs, combining practicality with advanced features.

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