Cuisinart DLC-2007N manual Sides, French Cut Green Beans with Shallots

Sides

French Cut Green Beans with Shallots

“French cut” green beans take just seconds with the Cuisinart® Premier Series 7-Cup Food Processor.

Makes 4 servings

1pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube horizontally

2large shallots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/4 cup water

1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar *

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Insert 4 mm slicing disc in food processor. Place beans horizontally in large feed tube and process using light pressure. Remove and reserve.

Insert metal blade. Process shallot until finely chopped, about 5 seconds.

Warm oil in a 3-1/2-quart sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add green beans and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add water and reduce heat to low. Cover pan and cook until crisp tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Season with pepper and salt. Serve warm.

*Substitute a fruit-flavored vinegar for a change.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 66 (31% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 2g • fat 3g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 46mg • fiber 4g

Savory Sweet Potatoes with Onions & Currants

A low-fat alternative to traditional, rich sweet potato casseroles.

		Makes 6 servings
Cooking spray		2	strips orange zest (2 x 1/2-inch),
2	ounces fresh white or wheat bread		bitter white pith removed

3tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided

2pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in half crosswise

3/4 pound yellow onions, peeled and cut in half lengthwise

1/3 cup currants

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup maple syrup (do not use pancake syrup)

3/4 teaspoon herbs de Provence

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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