12
Mexican Salsa Cruda
Makes two cups
1 (28-ounce cans) plum tomatoes, drained
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 small onion, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon table salt
Place ingredients in jar of Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
®
7-Speed Electronic Blender in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and pulse on Mix 5 to 6 times until
coarsely chopped. Turn blender off. Allow to sit for 1 to 2 hours to develop flavor.
Drain before serving if a thicker salsa is desired.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
$BMPSJFT GSPNGBUtDBSCHtQSPHtGBUHtTBUGBUH
tDIPMNHtTPENHtDBMDNHtGJCFSH
Spicy Crabmeat Dip
Makes 1¾ cups
¹/³ cup whole or reduced fat milk
1 cup lowfat sour cream
¼ cup lowfat mayonnaise
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained (about ¾ cup)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
1½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Place ingredients in jar of Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
®
7-Speed Electronic Blender in
order listed. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and process on Purée until well
blended, about 20 to 25 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape jar with a spatula. Turn
blender on and process an additional 20 to 25 seconds until well combined.
Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving to develop flavor.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
$BMPSJFT GSPNGBUtDBSCPHtQSPUHtGBUHtTBUGBUH
tDIPMNHtTPENHtDBMDNHtGJCFSH
Chunky Guacamole
Makes 1½ cups
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium garlic clove, peeled, quartered
1 small scallion, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ small green chili, seeded and quartered
¼ teaspoon table salt
¹∕
8
teaspoon chili powder
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small plum tomato, cut into ½ inch pieces
2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pits removed,
cut into ½- inch pieces
Place cilantro, garlic, scallion, chili, salt, and chili powder in jar of Cuisinart
®
SmartPower
®
7-Speed Electronic Blender. Place cover on jar. Turn blender on and
pulse on Stir until coarsely chopped, about 5 to 6 times. Add yogurt, lemon juice,
and tomato pieces. Pulse on Stir until coarsely chopped (about 5 times), then run
continuously on stir until combined, about 10 seconds. Add avocado pieces, and
pulse on Stir to combine, about 10 times. Turn blender off. Scrape jar with a spatula.
Turn blender on. Run continuously on Stir until combined, but still chunky, about 10
seconds. Turn blender off.
Tip:
To prevent browning, bury the pit in the center of the mixture for serving or
storage.
Nutritional information per tablespoon:
$BMPSJFT GSPNGBUtDBSCPHtQSPUHtGBUHtTBUGBUH
tDIPMNHtTPENHtDBMDNHtGJCFSH
