Sides

French Cut Green Beans with Shallots

The time-consuming French cut takes just seconds with a Cuisinart food processor.

Makes 6 servings

1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube horizontally

3large shallots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1½ tablespoons olive oil

6 tablespoons water

2¼ teaspoons balsamic vinegar

¼ teaspoon white pepper

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Insert the slicing disc. 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 3½-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.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 80 (45% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 2g • fat 4g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 81mg • calc. 44mg • fiber 4g

Glazed Carrots

A traditional favorite, updated with the zesty flavor of balsamic vinegar.

Makes 6 servings

1½

pounds carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube vertically

1⁄³

cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1ounce fresh gingerroot, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces

4 strips orange zest, bitter white pith removed 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter

1cup orange juice

1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Insert the slicing disc. Place carrots in feed tube vertically and slice, using medium pressure. Remove and reserve.

Insert metal blade. Process brown sugar, gingerroot and zest until finely chopped, about 15 seconds.

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Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB manual Sides, French Cut Green Beans with Shallots, Glazed Carrots
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DLC-2009CHB specifications

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