Rice Pilaf with Vegetables
1medium carrot, cut in 4 pieces
1rib celery, cut in 4 pieces
1small onion, cut in 4 pieces
1⁄3 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
2tablespoons margarine or butter
1cup uncooked white rice
1can (141⁄2 oz.) vegetable broth
1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
1⁄2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (see TIPS)
Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add carrot, celery, onion, and parsley. Pulse 10 to 12 times, about 1 second each time, until vegetables are finely chopped.
Melt margarine in large skillet over
Yield: 6 servings.
Per serving: About 197 cal, 6 g pro, 30 g car, 6 g fat, 4 mg chol, 453 mg sod.
Layered Eggplant Casserole
1medium (about 11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lb.) eggplant, peeled
3ounces mozzarella cheese
1⁄4 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
1cup
1⁄2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (see TIPS)
1egg white, slightly beaten
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups spaghetti sauce
Spray 12 x 8 x
Position reversible slicing/shredding disc in work bowl to slice. Add eggplant. Cut to fit feed tube. Process to slice. Set aside. Reverse disc. Shred mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
Exchange reversible slicing/shredding disc for mini bowl and mini blade. With processor running, add parsley through feed tube. Process until finely chopped, about 8 to 10 seconds.
In small mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg white, parsley, and pepper.
Pour half of spaghetti sauce into baking dish. Cover with half of eggplant. Spread with ricotta cheese mixture. Cover with remaining eggplant. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350˚F for 35 to 45 minutes, until eggplant is tender.
Yield: 8 servings.
Per serving: About 132 cal, 10 g pro, 12 g car, 5 g fat, 21 mg chol, 191 mg sod.
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