ROASTED PEPPER TAPENADE

Makes 1 cup (250 ml)

1

small garlic clove, peeled

1

12-ounce (375 g) jar of roasted peppers, drained, cut into 1-inch

 

(2.5 cm) pieces

12

sun-dried tomato (oil packed)

2

tablespoons (30 ml) green pimento-stuffed olives, drained

12

teaspoon (2 ml) fresh thyme

12

teaspoon (2 ml) extra virgin olive oil

 

pinch salt

 

pinch pepper

Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place garlic in the prep bowl and process for 10 –15 seconds; scrape bowl.

Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl pulse evenly 10–15 times to reach desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve with crackers or crostini.

Nutritional information per 1/4 cup (50 ml) serving: Calories 50 (42% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 1g • fat 2g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 481mg • calc. 16mg • fiber 1g

WHITE BEAN SPREAD

Makes 114 cups (300 ml)

1

small garlic clove, peeled

6

fresh sage leaves

12

ounce (14 g) tomato

1can [19 ounces (540 g)] of cannellini beans (or other white beans), rinsed and drained

2teaspoons (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil

12

teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt

 

fresh ground pepper to taste

Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place garlic in the prep bowl and process for 30 seconds. Add sage and pulse 4 times. Add tomato and pulse 4 times. Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl pulse evenly 6 –10 times to reach desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve with crackers or as a topping for bruschetta. For a smoother spread, add

2– 4 tablespoons (30-60 ml) water and process until smooth and creamy.

Nutritional information per 1/4 cup (50 ml) serving:

Calories 120 (15% from fat) • carb. 20g• pro. 6g • fat 2g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 239mg • calc. 67mg • fiber 4g

TOMATO AND BASIL TOPPING FOR BRUSCHETTA

Makes 1 cup (250 ml)

1

small garlic clove, peeled

112

tablespoon (25 ml) fresh basil leaves

1

pint (500 ml) grape tomatoes

3

teaspoons (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil

12

teaspoon (2 ml) salt

Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place garlic in the prep bowl and run for 30 seconds. Add basil and pulse 4 times.

Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl pulse about 10 –15 times to reach desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve as topping for bruschetta.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 50 (61% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 4g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 301mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 1g

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Cuisinart CSB-77C manual Small garlic clove, peeled, Cm pieces, Sun-dried tomato oil packed, Teaspoon 2 ml fresh thyme

CSB-77C specifications

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