Cuisinart GR-1 manual Artichoke & Green Olive Tapenade, Cans about 13 ounces each

Models: GR-1

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fat 4g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 247mg

calc. 14mg • fiber 1g

Artichoke & Green

Olive Tapenade

Makes about 3 cups

(about 2 tablespoons per serving)

3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon saffron (loosely packed)

2cans (about 13 ounces each)

artichoke hearts, well drained* chopped

½cup drained and halved pitted green olives (can use pimento-stuffed olives), chopped

13 cup toasted pine nuts, roughly chopped

3tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest

1 cup mozzarella, shredded (optional)

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place olive oil and saffron in a bowl. Stir and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Add chopped artichoke hearts, chopped olives, pine nuts, parsley, lemon juice, and zest. Stir to blend. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.

*Halve, drain on several layers of paper towels, then gently press excess moisture from drained artichoke hearts.

Nutritional information per serving (made without optional cheese):

Calories 44 (66% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g

Roasted Mushroom & Red Pepper Tapenade

Makes about 2 cups

(about 2 tablespoons per serving)

12 ounces cremini mushrooms

8ounces shiitake mushrooms (tough stems removed)

2cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt

13 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper

13 cup chopped toasted walnuts

2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

crumbled Gorgonzola cheese for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Quarter mushrooms and place in a reseal- able food storage bag with sliced garlic, olive oil, and salt. Shake to coat mushrooms with oil. Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and place in preheated 425°F oven. Roast until most of the liquid has been given up, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

Finely chop roasted mushrooms and garlic. Place in a medium bowl and stir in roasted red pepper, walnuts, and parsley. Use to top warm grilled bruschetta. Garnish with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. (Alternatively, Gorgonzola to taste may be gently stirred into chopped mushroom mixture.)

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Cuisinart GR-1 manual Artichoke & Green Olive Tapenade, Cans about 13 ounces each, Ounces cremini mushrooms

GR-1 specifications

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