10
Asian-Style Tofu Kebabs
The soy ginger marinade is a wonderful complement to the tofu
and
mixed vegetables .
Makes 2 servings
Marinade
1
garlic clove
1
½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
¼
cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1
teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2
tablespoons tahini
1
tablespoon honey
2
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8
ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 2-inch pieces
6
ounces eggplant, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 . Prepare the marinade . Put the garlic and ginger into the work bowl
of a Cuisinart
®
Mini Chopper or Food Processor fitted with the
chopping blade . Pulse to roughly chop . Add the soy sauce,
mustard, tahini and honey . Process until combined . Slowly add the
olive oil through the recessed area on the lid . Process until
homogenous . If not using immediately, store in the refrigerator in a
sealed glass jar .
2 . Put all of the remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl . Add
the marinade and very gently toss to combine . Cover the bowl with
plastic wrap; let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours .
3 . Ten minutes before tofu and eggplant have finished marinating,
preheat the Cuisinart
®
Compact Grill Centro to High .
4 . Thread the tofu and eggplant on three of the provided skewers . Fit
skewers into place as instructed on page 5 of the instruction
booklet .
5 . Cook kebabs for 18 to 20 minutes, or until tofu and vegetables are
fully cooked and lightly browned .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 386 (59% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 17g • fat 27g • sat. fat 3g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 1207mg • calc. 207mg • fiber 4g
Hot Dogs
Here is the foundation for the perfect dog.
Makes 4 servings
4
hot dogs
4
hot dog buns
melted butter (optional)*
1 . Preheat the Cuisinart
®
Compact Grill Centro, fitted with the griddle
plate and the rollers on the bottom of the Grill, to High .
2 . Once preheated (about 10 minutes), place the hot dogs on the
rollers as instructed on page 5 of the instruction booklet .
3 . When the hot dogs have been cooking for about 8 to 12 minutes,
place the hot dog buns on the griddle cut side down and toast,
about 2 to 3 minutes per side . *If using melted butter, brush the
inside of the buns before toasting .
4 . Serve with desired toppings and sides
Nutritional information per hot dog:
Calories 234 (54% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 10g • fat 15g • sat. fat 6g
• chol. 30mg • sod. 560mg • calc. 25mg • fiber 3g
