Cuisinart CSB-76C manual Easy Creamy Guacamole, Dressings, Basic Vinaigrette

Easy Creamy Guacamole

Use as a dip, sauce, topping or side dish.

Makes about 1 cup (250 ml)

1avocado, ripe, peeled, seeded, cut into 3⁄4-inch (1.9 cm) pieces

2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon or lime juice

1⁄2 clove garlic, peeled and smashed

1⁄2 teaspoon (7 ml) kosher salt or to taste

Place all ingredients in mixing beaker. Insert Cuisinart® Smart Stick®, pressing blade into the avocado pieces, and process until mixture begins to soften, about 15 to 20 seconds. Continue processing with a gentle up-and-down motion until desired texture is reached, about 20 to 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a decorative bowl to serve with tortilla chips. If not serving immediately, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap placed directly on the guacamole to prevent browning, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons [30 ml]):

Calories 77 (80% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 7g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 3g

DRESSINGS

Basic Vinaigrette

Use this basic vinaigrette as a guide and change your vinegar/oil flavours to come up with varying combinations to create exciting salads. You can add other flavours such as crushed or roasted garlic, chopped shallots, fresh or dried herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, honey, lemon juice, or flavoured vinegars.

Makes 1 cup (250 ml)

1⁄4 cup (50 ml) wine vinegar

1tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard

3⁄4 cup (175 ml) salad or olive oil

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in the mixing beaker. Process on low speed until combined, about 10 to 15 seconds. Keep unused portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon (15 ml):

Calories 91 (98% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 0g

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