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Red Beans and Rice
The Cuisinart® version of the Jamaican
staple brings out the flavors of
Jamaican jerk seasoning.
Settings: Quick Cook & White
Makes about 8 cups
3cooker cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ jalapeño, finely chopped
12⁄3 cups unsweetened coconut milk
2cups
4stems fresh thyme
1bay leaf
1teaspoon sea salt, divided
1½ x
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4green onions, sliced
3cooker cups
1 cup water
Put the olive oil in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™
Switch the cooker to the White Rice function and press Start. Close the lid and let cook for 35 minutes.
Once the 35 minutes have elapsed, open the lid and add the rice and water. Close the lid again and let the unit complete its cooking program.
Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking, open the lid and add the remaining ingredients; toss to combine.
Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup): Calories 470 (21% from fat) • carb. 77g • pro.18g
•fat 11g • sat. fat 9g • chol. 0mg • sod. 420mg
•calc. 141mg • fiber 13g
Sausage and Shrimp
Jambalaya
Settings: Quick Cook & White Makes about 8 cups
6 ounces Andouille sausage (chicken or turkey), cut into
12ounces peeled and deveined shrimp, halved
½tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
1⁄3 cup chopped celery (about 1 medium stalk)
½cup chopped red bell pepper (about ½ medium pepper)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2½ cooker cups
¾teaspoon chili powder 2½ cups chicken stock
1 cup marinara sauce
1 bay leaf
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Place the sausage and shrimp in the steaming tray; reserve.
Put the olive oil in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™
Switch the cooker to the White Rice function and press Start. Close the lid and let cook.
When the timer indicates that there are about 10 to 15 minutes left of cooking time, place the filled steaming tray in the cooking pot. Close lid again and let the unit complete its cooking program.
Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking, allow the rice cooker to rest, closed, for an additional 5 minutes. Open the lid and carefully remove the steaming tray with the sausage and shrimp using pot holders. Turn the unit off. Gently toss rice mixture with steamed shrimp and sausage. Add half of the parsley and toss to combine. Adjust seasonings to desired taste. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining chopped parsley.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup): Calories 280 (11% from fat) • carb. 43g • pro. 18g
•fat 4g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 80mg • sod. 520mg
•calc. 57mg • fiber 1g
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