8 oz.
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1/4 cup
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3/4 cup
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1 clove
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14 oz.
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1/2 cup
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1/2 tsp
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1 tbsp.
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4 cups
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spinach, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Coat a 4-
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aluminum foil. Pour the water into the inner pot and position the steam
tray on top. Place the dish in the steam tray. Close the lid and press
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crackers. Serves 6.
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1-1/2 cups water
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1/4 tsp.
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1/2 cup
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1 cup
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3 tbsp.
fresh chives, chopped
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pepper in the inner pot. Close the lid and press the “STEAM/COOK”
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