Zucchini Couscous

The White Rice function makes light and fluffy couscous. Mediterranean flavors are at the forefront of this dish and go well with steamed fish.

Setting: White

Makes about 10 cups

4cooker cups plain or whole wheat couscous (not instant)

3 cups water

½teaspoon sea salt, divided

213 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 small to medium zucchini)

¼cup chopped fresh mint

2teaspoons fresh lemon zest

13 cup chopped fresh parsley

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

13 cup extra virgin olive oil

Put the couscous, water and a pinch of salt in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi- Cooker. Select the White Rice function and press Start.

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 270 (27% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 7g

fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 125mg

calc. 24mg • fiber 3g

Hard Rice

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Rice Salad

Setting: Hard

Makes about 10 cups

3 cooker cups long-grain white rice water (to the 3-cup white rice marking in cooking pot)

¼cup extra virgin olive oil

½cup thinly sliced fresh basil (chiffonade)

4 cups halved grape tomatoes

1 pound fresh mozzarella, cubed (about 3 cups cubed)

¾ teaspoon sea salt

½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Put the rice and water in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the Hard Rice function and press Start.

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 340 (43% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 12g

fat 16g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 35mg • sod. 190mg

calc. 29mg • fiber 1g

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Cuisinart FRC-800 manual Zucchini Couscous, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Rice Salad

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