10
Roasted Asparagus
Makes 6 servings
1
pound asparagus, trimmed and peeled
1½
teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
½
teaspoon kosher salt
¼
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2
tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 . Place asparagus on a flat plate and toss with oil; season with salt and pepper .
2 . Preheat the Cuisinart
®
GreenGourmet
®
Electric 14-inch Skillet to 350°F; add
asparagus stalks in one layer . Cover and cook, stirring 4 to 5 times, until crisp
tender, about 6 to 8 minutes .
3 . Sprinkle with Parmesan; serve hot .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 49 (36% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 4g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 2mg • sod. 214mg • calc. 56mg • fiber 2g
Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Makes 4 to 6 servings
1
tablespoon kosher salt
1
bunch broccoli rabe, approximately 1 pound
1
pound Italian sausages, sweet, hot or mix of both
3
garlic cloves, finely chopped
¼
cup dry white wine
½
cup chicken broth, reduced-sodium
½
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼
teaspoon crushed red pepper
pinch freshly ground black pepper
shaved Parmesan, for serving
fresh lemon juice, for serving
1 . Fill the Cuisinart
®
GreenGourmet
®
Electric 14-inch Skillet with 1 inch of water
and add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt . Turn temperature to 450°F, cover, and
bring to a boil .
2 . Set up a large bowl filled with ice water . Trim ends of broccoli rabe and cut
into 2-inch pieces . Once water comes to a boil, add broccoli rabe to Skillet
and cover . Cook for about 2 to 4 minutes . Plunge blanched broccoli rabe into
prepared ice water . Once cool, discard ice water and reserve broccoli rabe .
3 . Turn off Skillet, remove water and wipe Skillet dry . Turn temperature to 350°F
and add the olive oil . Brown sausages on all sides, about 3 minutes per
side . Once browned, carefully slice sausages in half lengthwise and brown
the insides for 1 to 2 minutes . Remove sausages and add garlic . Sauté
until fragrant . Add white wine and scrape up any browned bits that have
accumulated on the cooking surface of the pan . Add chicken broth, reserved
broccoli rabe, red and black pepper . Cover and boil for 2 minutes .
4 . Add reserved sausages and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes .
5 . Serve immediately, topping with shaved Parmesan and fresh lemon juice .
Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories 157 (46% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro.15g • fat 8g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 23mg • sod. 501mg • calc.114mg • fiber 2g
ENTRÉES
Five-Spice Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A vegetarian-friendly dinner that even the meat eaters will love.
Makes about 10 servings
3
tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1
pound extra-firm tofu, drained well, dried and cut into ½-inch dice
1
small head broccoli, cut into small florets
1
small red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch slices
1
cup sliced mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
1
small onion, sliced
3
garlic cloves, finely chopped
1
3-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1
teaspoon five-spice powder
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