Cuisinart FRC-800 manual Lentils Provençal, Turkey Chili

Lentils Provençal

Setting: Slow Cook

Makes about 6 cups

6cooker cups dried French lentils, soaked for 2 to 3 hours

4 cups vegetable stock

1tablespoon herbes de Provence pinch sea salt

¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¾ cup niçoise olives, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Put the lentils, stock, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the Slow Cook function. Close the lid and set the timer for 4 hours. Press Start.

Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking, open the lid and add the remaining ingredients. Stir and adjust seasonings to taste.

Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutritional information per serving (based on ½ cup):

Calories 60 (35% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 1g

•fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 170mg

•calc. 48mg • fiber 1g

Turkey Chili

Setting: Quick Cook & Slow Cook

Makes about 6 cups

1teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1½ pounds lean ground turkey

2garlic cloves, finely chopped

½ pound onions, roughly chopped 3½ tablespoons chili powder

1teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained and liquid discarded

1red pepper, chopped

½ cup chicken stock

½ tablespoon red wine vinegar

1bay leaf

½ teaspoon sea salt

Put the oil in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the Quick Cook function and press Start. Once oil is hot and shimmering, about 2 minutes, add 1⁄3 of the turkey. Sauté, breaking up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Once the first batch of turkey is browned, remove and reserve; repeat with the remaining ground turkey.

Add the garlic and onions to the cooking pot. Sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the spices; sauté 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the reserved browned turkey and the remaining ingredients.

Switch to the Slow Cook function. Close the lid of the cooker and set the timer for 4 hours. Press Start.

Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking, open the lid. Stir and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve with desired toppings such as sour cream, chopped onions, and shredded Cheddar.

Nutritional information per serving (based on ½ cup): Calories 250 (48% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 22g

•fat 14g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 90mg • sod. 390mg

•calc. 54mg • fiber 4g

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