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3. Remove mixture from jar and set aside (no need to rinse jar for next step).
4. Place onion and garlic in jar. Cover jar and press “On/Off” button and then
press “Food Chop” button.
5. In a 4-quart saucepan cook onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.
6. In jar, place 3 cups of beans with liquid and cilantro leaves. Cover jar with
lid. Press “On/Off” button and then press “Medium” button. Press “Stop”
button when desired consistency is reached. (Change to whatever the sequence
will be on the final product.)
7. Stir bean mixture into soup remaining in saucepan; reheat as desired.
8. Serve, if desired, with sour cream and onion chive mixture.
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Sofrito is a popular condiment in Latin American cooking. It can be found
in the Latin American or International foods section of most supermarkets.
Creative Cook’s Note:
If a less chunky soup is preferred, repeat step #3
with remaining beans and liquid.
Peachy Applesauce
Makes 1 ¼ cups
1 large apple, pared, cored and quartered
1 large peach, pitted, peeled and quartered (If out of season, use 2 canned
peach halves.)
2 Tbsp. water
1. In small saucepan, cook fruits in water 5-8 minutes or until very tender.
2. In jar, place fruits and liquid.
3. Cover jar with lid. Press “On/Off” button, then press “Low Pulse”
button 3 or 4 times, then “High Pulse” button until smooth.
4. Remove from jar; place in covered containers.
5. Chill or freeze at once.
Green Pea Baby Food
Makes 1 ½ cups
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen baby green peas
¾ cup water
1. In small saucepan, cook peas in water 10-15 minutes or until very tender.
2. In jar, place peas and liquid.
3. Cover jar with lid. Press “On/Off” button, then press “Frozen Drinks” button.
4. Remove from jar. Place in covered containers.
5. Chill or freeze at once.
Honey-Wheat Pancakes
Makes 12 pancakes
1 1/3 cups low fat buttermilk
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. honey