Deni 7100 manual Vegetables That DRY Best, Vegetables Preparation Uses Pretreatment

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Food Dehydrator

VEGETABLES THAT DRY BEST

	Vegetables	Preparation	Uses
		and Pretreatment
	Beets	Use small tender beets. Steam	Flake in blender
		until almost tender. Slice 3/8”	for soups, salads,
		thick.	pickled beets
	Carrots	Peel, dice 3/8” thick and steam	Dry soup mixes;
		or microwave blanch	grated for carrot
			cake.
	Corn	Husk and remove silk, steam or	Fritters, chowders,
		microwave blanch; cut from cob.	soups, stews
	Green	Snip off ends; slice diagonally	Soups, stews or
	Beans	in inch segments, steam or	casseroles
		microwave blanch, quick
		freezing for 30-45 minutes
		prior to placing in dehydrator
		will tenderize the beans.
	Garlic	Separate and peel cloves; cut in	Powder in blender
		half lengthwise	for seasoning
	Mushrooms	Remove any woody portions	Use in eggs,
		from stem, slice lengthwise	spaghetti or
		1/2” thick, steam or	creamed dishes
12		microwave blanch.

Vegetables	Preparation	Uses
	and Pretreatment
Onions	Trim ends and remove paper	Flake in blender;
	shell. Dice 1/4” to 1/2” thick.	seasoning
Peas	Shell and steam or microwave	Soups, stews, or
	blanch.	cream sauces
Peppers	Remove core, dice or slice 3/8”	Seasonings,
	thick.	soups, stews
Potatoes	Peel and slice 1/4” to 3/8” thick.	Hash brown
	Steam or microwave blanch.	potatoes, soups
	Rinse well in cold water to remove
	starch.
Tomatoes	Core and slice in 1/2” thick	Powder in blender
	slices.	and use as salad
		sprinkles or in
		place of tomato
		sauce.