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FOOD PROCESSOR RECIPES
1⁄4cup loosely packed
parsley leaves
4cloves garlic, peeled
2medium green bell peppers,
seeded and cut into
2-inch pieces
2medium ribs celery, cut into
1-inch pieces
2medium onions, cut into
1-inch pieces
1⁄2cup vegetable oil
2⁄3cup all-purpose flour
2tablespoons butter or
margarine
2pounds chicken breast
tenders, cut into halves
crosswise
1⁄2pound smoked ham or
Polish sausage, cut into
1-inch pieces
1can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes,
undrained
1package (16 oz.) frozen
sliced okra
3cups chicken broth
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Position mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl. With processor running, add parsley
through small feed tube. Process until chopped, 10 to 15 seconds. Set aside.
Exchange mini bowl and mini blade for multipurpose blade in work bowl. With processor
running, add garlic through small feed tube. Process until chopped, 5 to 10 seconds. Add
bell peppers, celery, and onions. Pulse 4 to 5 times, about 2 seconds each time, or until
chopped. Scrape sides of bowl. Set aside.
In large heavy saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat, combine oil and flour. Cook until
dark brown (about the color of chocolate syrup), 20 to 25 minutes, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low as mixture darkens. Remove from heat immediately. Add chopped
vegetables. Cook over low heat until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add chicken. Cook until
browned, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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