Cuisinart CRC-650 manual Red Beans & Sausage, Makes 8 servings

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Red Beans & Sausage

Makes 8 servings

1

pound dried red beans

1

tablespoon dry coriander

 

cooking spray

1

tablespoon dried basil

1

ham hock (12 ounces)

4

cups low-sodium chicken broth

1

cup chopped onion

1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

cups chopped green pepper

2

pounds turkey kielbasa,

1

bay leaf

 

cut into 8 portions

 

 

1

tablespoon chili powder

1

teaspoon Tabasco®, or to taste

 

 

4

cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

½

teaspoon kosher salt

 

 

1tablespoon oregano ½ tablespoon thyme

Soak beans in water to cover by 3 inches overnight (at least 8 hours). Drain, pick over beans and rinse. Lightly coat the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart® Slow Cooker with cooking spray. Combine the drained beans, ham hock, onion, green pepper, bay leaf, chili powder, garlic, oregano, thyme, coriander, basil, and chicken broth in the pot. Cover and press the on/off button to turn the unit on. Set timer to 6 hours and press Low; the slow cooker will automatically switch to Warm when cooking time has elapsed.

Heat oil in a 12-inch Cuisinart® skillet over medium heat. Brown the turkey kielbasa on all sides, about 5 minutes, and add to slow cooker. Cook for another

2 hours. Remove ham hock and cut meat from the bone. Return the meat to slow cooker and discard the bone. Add Tabasco® to taste. Add salt if desired. Serve with cooked white rice.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 420 (28% from fat) • carb. 45g • pro. 33g • fat 14g • sat. fat 6g

• chol. 65mg • sod. 1777mg • calc. 95mg • fiber 10g

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CRC-650 specifications

The Cuisinart CRC-650 is a versatile rice cooker designed to simplify the cooking process for rice enthusiasts and home cooks alike. This kitchen appliance is equipped with a range of features that make it a valuable addition to any kitchen, ensuring perfect rice every time while also allowing for the preparation of a variety of other dishes.

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