WHIPPED CREAM
Makes 1 cup
1cup whipping cream
1tablespoon sugar
1teaspoon vanilla extract
Place cream in SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until cream begins to thicken, about 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue processing until cream is thickened, about 30 seconds. Press “Off” button.
Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 115 (86% from fat) • carbo. 3g
•prot. 1g • fat 11g • sat. fat 7g
•chol. 41mg • sod. 11mg
CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Makes 4 servings
1450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1medium garlic clove, peeled
12.5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled
2small carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube horizontally
1120g mushrooms, stems trimmed
6medium spring onions, trimmed, cut into 2.5cm pieces
1small zucchini, cut to fit feed tube vertically
1medium red pepper, cored, seeded, cut into rectangles to fit feed tube
6tablespoons vegetable oil,
divided
2teaspoons cornstarch
2teaspoons cold water
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken
broth
2tablespoons soy sauce
Cut chicken breasts in half. Roll each half into a cylinder and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze until chicken is hard to the touch, but is still easily pierced with a sharp knife.
Place garlic and ginger in the SmartPower Duet Food Processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on the work bowl and press the “On” button. Process on food processor speed until minced, about 10 seconds. Remove and reserve. Insert the shredding disc. Pack carrots in the feed tube and shred. Remove and reserve. Insert the slicing disc and slice mushrooms, spring onions, zucchini and pepper, reserving each separately. Slice semi- frozen chicken. Press “Off” button.
Heat oil in a
2 tablespoons vegetable oil and
Add 2 tablespoons oil to
Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add broth, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add to
to combine and cook until heated through. Season to taste with pepper and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 380 (57% from fat) • carbo. 12g
•prot. 29g • fat 24g • sat. fat 3g
•chol. 66mg • sod. 803mg
POTATOES AU GRATIN
Makes 6 servings
Cooking spray
1small garlic clove, peeled
1cup heavy cream
1/2 cup reduced sodium, lowfat chicken broth
1120g cheddar cheese
4medium potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, ends cut flat Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 160°C and spray a 23cm square baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
Place garlic in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl fitted with the chopping blade. Place cover on work bowl and press “On” button. Process on food processor speed until minced, about 5 seconds.
Place cream, broth and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over
Insert the shredding disc into the food processor work bowl and shred the cheese. Reserve. Insert the slicing disc and slice the potatoes. Press
“Off” button.
Layer half the potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and half the cheese. Add remaining potatoes in a
layer over the cheese, and season. Pour the hot cream mixture over the top of the potatoes.
Bake until potatoes are tender, liquid is absorbed and top is browned, about 1 hour. Sprinkle remaining cheese
on top, 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 361 (52% from fat) • carbo. 34g
•prot. 9g • fat 21g • sat. fat 13g
•chol. 74mg • sod. 302mg
SHREDDED CARROTS
AND ZUCCHINI
Makes 4 servings
2small zucchini, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube
3medium carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube
2tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Insert the shredding disc in the SmartPower Duet food processor work bowl and place cover on work bowl. Press “On” button. Place zucchini in feed tube and shred, using food processor speed. Remove and reserve. Place carrots in feed tube and shred. Press “Off” button.
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini and seasonings. Cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 1 minute. Serve warm.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 86 (60% from fat) • carbo. 8g • prot. 1g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g
• chol. 16mg • sod. 141mg
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