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BROWN RICE & BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH MARINATED VEGETABLES
The sliced vegetables for this dish will be done in a flash if you use the Cuisinart® Food Processor and the Thick (6mm) Slicing Disc. Use the metal blade to quickly chop the garlic, herbs and lemon zest.
Makes 8 servings (entrée).
Preparation: 12 hours or overnight to soak the beans; 10 – 15 minutes to prepare the vegetables, 55 minutes steaming time.
2/3 cup (150 mL) black eyed peas
6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1tablespoon (15 mL) flat parsley leaves, chopped
8 chives, chopped
Zest of 1/2 lemon, bitter white pith removed, finely chopped
2tablespoons (25 mL) fresh lemon juice
2tablespoons (25 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots (4 ounces) (125g/mL), peeled, cut into
2zucchini (6 ounces) (175g/mL), trimmed, cut into
2yellow squash (6 ounces) (175g/mL), trimmed, cut into
1red bell pepper, stem and core removed, cut into
1yellow bell pepper, stem and
core removed, cut into
1stalk broccoli (8 ounces) (250g/mL) florets removed and reserved, stem peeled and cut into
4ounces (125g/mL) white button mushrooms, washed, dried and quartered
1cup (250 mL) brown rice, rinsed and drained
2cups (500 mL) vegetable or chicken stock, or water
1bay leaf
1/4 cup (50 mL)
Fresh herbs for garnish
Pick over beans thoroughly to remove any stones or grit; rinse well. Place in a medium bowl and cover with 2 inches (5 cm) cold water. Allow the beans to soak at least 12 hours or overnight to rehydrate.
Fill the water reservoir and assemble the steamer. Drain the beans, rinse and drain again. Combine the
While the rice and
Arrange the marinated vegetables in the Second Steamer Tray, and insert in the steamer, leaving the rice and
peas in the steamer.
Cover and steam for an additional 10 minutes. Turn off steamer; let sit one minute. Carefully remove lid. Remove the vegetables; check the rice and beans for doneness. If necessary, steam for an additional 5 - 10 minutes. Combine the cooked rice, beans and vegetables in a large bowl with the broccoli florets and chopped
Nutritional Analysis per serving:
Calories 225 (19% from fat) • carbo. 39g • protein 8g
• fat 5 g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sodium 72mg •
fiber 6g
MOCHA CRÉME BRÛLÉE
The Cuisinart® Convection Steamer is used in place of the traditional “bain marie”, making créme brûlée simple to prepare.
Makes 6 servings
Preparation: 10 minutes, + 25 minutes steaming time and
5 minutes finishing. May be done up to a day ahead; caramelize the sugar just before serving.
1cup (250 mL) heavy cream
1cup (250 mL) whole milk
1/4 cup (50 mL) light brown sugar
1tablespoon (15 mL) instant espresso
4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated sugar
1tablespoon (15 mL) vanilla extract
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