Oster 4096-009 Salsa, Guacamole, Mock Sour Cream, Inch 2.5-cm pieces onion 1/4 teaspoon 1 mL salt

PROCESSING FOODS IN BLENDER

	PROCESSED	UNPROCESSED	SPECIAL
FOOD	QUANTITY	QUANTITY	INSTRUCTIONS
Apples	3/4 cup (200 mL)	1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Pulse 2 times
Apple Juice	1-1/2 cups (375 mL)	1 medium, peeled, cored, cut into eighths	Liquefy continuously
		+ 1 cup (250 mL) liquid
Breadcrumbs	1/2 cup (125 mL)	1 slice, torn in 8 pieces	Pulse 1 – 4 times
Cabbages, Red & White	1-1/2 cups (375 mL)	3 cups (750 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Chop continuously in
			2 – 4 cups water. Drain.
Carrots	1 cup (250 mL)	1 cup (250 mL)	Pulse 2 times
	2 cups (500 mL)	2 cups (500 mL)	Pulse 4 times in
			2-4 cups water. Drain.
Celery	3/4 cup (200 mL)	1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Pulse 2 – 3 times
Cheese, Cheddar	1 cup (250 mL)	1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Pulse 2 times
Cheese, Swiss	1 cup (250 mL)	1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Pulse 5 times
Cheese, Hard or Semi-Hard	1 cup (250 mL)	1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Grate continuously
Coconut	1 cup (250 mL)	1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Grate continuously
Coffee Beans	1 cup (250 mL)	1 cup (250 mL)	Grind 45 seconds for
			percolators & 60 seconds
			for drip.
Cookies, Wafer	1/2 cup (125 mL)	10 wafers	Pulse 3 times
Crackers, Graham	1/2 cup (125 mL)	8 crackers	Pulse 3 times
Cranberries, Fresh	3/4 cup (200 mL)	1 cup (250 mL)	Pulse 2 times
Dried Fruit	Scant 1/2 cup (125 mL)	1/2 cup (125 mL)	Chop continuously
	+ 1/2 cup flour		for 15 seconds
Eggs, Hard Cooked	3/4 cup (200 mL)	2 eggs of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Chop continuously
			for 30 seconds
Meat, Boneless, Cooked	1 cup (250 mL)	1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Chop continuously
Nuts, Almonds, Peanuts,
Pecans, Walnuts	1 cup (250 mL)	1 cup (250 mL)	Pulse 2 – 4 times
Onions	1-1/2 cups (375 mL)	3 cups (750 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces	Pulse 1 time in
			2-4 cups of water. Drain.
Peppers	2/3 cup (150 mL)	1 cup (250 mL)	Pulse 1 time
Peppercorns	1/2 cup (125 mL)	1/2 cup (125 mL)	Grind continuously
Nutmeg	1 Tablespoon (15 mL)	3 nuts, shell removed	Grind continuously
Ginger Root	1/4 cup (50 mL)	2 – 3 pieces 1 inch (2.5 cm) each	Grind continuously

Note: Since foods vary in size, consistency and freshness, you may need to add or subtract a processing time from the number stated in this chart or the recipes that follow to obtain the results you desire.

RECIPES

Appetizers

SALSA

1 can (16 ounces or 454 g) whole tomatoes, drained 4 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces green pepper

2 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces onion

1/2 of marinated or fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) cumin

4-8 drops hot pepper sauce

Place all ingredients into blender container. Cover and process 2 times at PULSE until vegetables are chopped. Serve with corn chips.

YIELD: APPROXIMATELY 1 CUP (250 ML)

GUACAMOLE

2 large, ripe avocados, peeled and cubed 1/2 medium potato, cubed

1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice

2 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces onion 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt

Place all ingredients except 1/2 of 1 avocado into blender container. Cover and

process at ON until smooth. (If necessary, stop blender, use rubber spatula to keep mixture around the agitator blades. Cover and continue to process.)

Remove cover and add remaining avocado. Cover and process 2-3 times at PULSE until desired consistency. Serve with corn chips, crackers or raw vegetables.

YIELD: 1-1/2 CUPS (375 ML)

MOCK SOUR CREAM

1 tablespoon (15 mL) milk

1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice

1 cup (250 mL) low-fat cottage cheese

Put all ingredients into blender container. Cover and process at ON until smooth.

YIELD: 1 CUP (250 ML)

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