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
21⁄3 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 small to medium zucchini)
¼cup chopped fresh mint
2teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1⁄3 cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⁄3 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
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™
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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