Cuisinart BFP-703CH Instruction Manual - Page 14

and cook, stirring frequently, until oatmeal thickens, about 1 minute. Place oatmeal mixture and banana in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée until smooth, about 20-25 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Add 1-2 tablespoons (15-25ml) of milk if the oatmeal thickens too much during storage. Warm before serving. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 67 (26% from fat) • carbo. 10g • prot. 3g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod. 23mg Variation: Substitute other ripe fruits such as peaches, pears or fresh apricots. PURÉED PEACHES Makes nine 2-ounce (50ml) servings 4 medium peaches (about 6 ounces each) (175ml), peeled, pits removed, cut into 1" (2.5cm) pieces 1/2 cup (125ml) water Place peaches in a steamer basket in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to be 1"(2.5cm) deep in pan. Cover tightly, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Steam until peaches are soft but not mushy, about 4-5 minutes. Replenish water if necessary during steaming. Place water and steamed peaches in blender jar in that order. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée for an additional 10-15 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 25 (0% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg CHICKEN WITH NOODLES Makes twenty 2-ounce (50ml) servings 1/2 pound (250g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" (2.3cm) pieces 1-1/2 cups (375ml) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup (125ml) egg pastina 1/2 cup (125ml) frozen peas Place chicken, broth, pastina and peas in a medium saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered, until chicken is cooked and pastina is soft but not mushy, about 8-9 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool for 5 minutes. Place chicken mixture in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée until smooth, about 30 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and continue blending on Purée for 30 seconds longer. Turn blender OFF. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months. Note: For a thinner consistency, add 1-2 tablespoons (15-25ml) of milk. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 24 (0% from fat) • carbo. 3g • prot. 3g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 7mg • sod. 17mg BATTERS BUTTERMILK PANCAKES Makes sixteen 4-inch (10cm) pancakes 1-1/2 cups (375ml) buttermilk 2 large eggs 1-1/4 cups (300ml) all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons (45ml) vegetable oil 1 tablespoon (15ml) sugar 1 teaspoon (5ml) baking soda 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) baking powder 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt Vegetable oil cooking spray Place first eight ingredients, in order listed, in blender jar (not vegetable oil cooking spray). Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée for 10 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on Purée for an additional 15-20 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with vegetable oil cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Pour batter into 4-inch (10cm) pancakes. When they start to bubble, turn and brown the other side, about 45 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter, coating skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray as necessary. Nutritional analysis per pancake: Calories 75 (36% from fat) • carbo. 9g • prot. 3g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 27mg • sod. 168mg CUISINART CRÊPES Makes sixteen crêpes (about 8-9" (20-22cm) diameter) 1-2/3 cups (400ml) warm water 3 tablespoons (45ml) softened butter, in 1" (2.5cm) pieces 1 cup (250ml) all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt Vegetable oil cooking spray Place first six ingredients, in order listed, into blender jar (not vegetable oil cooking spray). Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on Mix for 10 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and continue blending on Mix until smooth, about 5-10 seconds. Turn blender OFF. Refrigerate in a covered container for 2 hours before using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before using. Coat a 9-1/2"(24cm) nonstick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Pour 3 tablespoons (45ml) batter into skillet, and swirl to coat bottom of the pan evenly with a thin film. Cook about 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned. Reserve crêpes. Repeat with remaining batter, coating pan with vegetable oil cooking spray as necessary. Serve with creamed chicken, fresh berries or sautéed apples. Nutritional analysis per crêpe: Calories 59 (46% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 46mg • sod. 107mg 13