1cup (250 ml) *cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped

3tablespoons (45 ml) fresh parsley

2teaspoons (10 ml) lime juice (about ½ lime)

3dashes Tabasco® 4-5 ice cubes

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense juice: With blender on high, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as juice is dispensing.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 18 (7% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 176mg •

calc. 18mg • fiber 1g

CHOCOLATE COOKIES AND CREAM SHAKE

Makes 4 cups (1 L)

3cups (750 ml) chocolate ice cream 1½ cups (375 ml) lowfat milk

10 chocolate sandwich cookies

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense shake: With blender on high, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as shake is dispensing.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 189 (41% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 4g • fat 9g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 20mg • sod. 136mg • calc. 113mg • fiber 0mg

PEPPERMINT STICK MILKSHAKE

Makes 5 cups (1.25 L)

3½ cups (875 ml) vanilla ice cream

2cups (500 ml) lowfat milk

½-¾ cup (125 - 175 ml) peppermint candies, crushed

1-2 drops peppermint extract (optional)

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On. Turn blender on high and process for 25 to 30 seconds until smooth. Press Off once it is smooth, if not dispensing immediately.

To dispense shake: With blender on high, place a cup or pitcher under the dispenser tap. Pull down the dispenser tap and stir contents with the blending stick as shake is dispensing.

Nutritional information per ½-cup (125 ml) serving:

Calories 184 (29% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 3g • fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 24mg • sod. 70mg • calc. 124mg • fiber 0g

DIPS, SAUCES, AND DRESSINGS

CHUNKY HUMMUS

For this hummus variation the chickpeas

do not get puréed all the way. Makes about 1 cup (250 ml)

1small scallion, roughly chopped

1tablespoon (15 ml) parsley

¾teaspoon (4 ml) kosher salt

2 tablespoons (30 ml) tahini

2tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice

1 15-ounce (445g) can chickpeas

4tablespoons (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Attach the dispenser tap to the blender collar.

Place the scallion, parsley, and salt in the blender. Place cover with blending stick on the blender jar. Press On and pulse on high 10 to 15 times. Scrape the sides of the blender jar and add the tahini, lemon juice, and chickpeas in the order listed and pulse on high about 10 times. Scrape sides of blender jar and blend on high for about 25 to

30 seconds. Add the olive oil in a steady stream through the opening in the blender jar lid while blending on high for 20 seconds. Once hummus has reached desired consistency, press Off.

Transfer the hummus to a bowl and let stand for 30 minutes before serving, to allow flavors to develop. Hummus will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutritional information per ¼-cup (50 ml) serving:

Calories 122 (66% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 3g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 248mg • calc. 32mg • fiber 2g

BLACK BEAN DIP

Makes about 1¾ cup (425 ml)

½teaspoon (2 ml) olive oil

1small garlic clove, smashed

½sweet red bell pepper, chopped into

½-inch (1.25 cm) dice (about 2 to 3 ounces [60 -90 g])

116-ounce (470 g) can black beans

½ teaspoon (2 ml) chipotle peppers

¼ cup (50 ml) fromage blanc

½ teaspoon (2 ml) salt

Attach dispenser tap to the blender collar.

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SMO-56C specifications

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