Cuisinart DLC-2007N DLC-2007N Manual - Page 38

Sides French Cut Green Beans with Shallots "French cut" green beans take just seconds with the Cuisinart® Premier Series 7-Cup Food Processor. Makes 4 servings 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube horizontally 2 large shallots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup water 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar * 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Insert 4 mm slicing disc in food processor. Place beans horizontally in large feed tube and process using light pressure. Remove and reserve. Insert metal blade. Process shallot until finely chopped, about 5 seconds. Warm oil in a 3-1/2-quart sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add green beans and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Add water and reduce heat to low. Cover pan and cook until crisp tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Season with pepper and salt. Serve warm. *Substitute a fruit-flavored vinegar for a change. Preparation: 15 minutes Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 66 (31% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 2g • fat 3g sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 46mg • fiber 4g Savory Sweet Potatoes with Onions & Currants A low-fat alternative to traditional, rich sweet potato casseroles. Makes 6 servings Cooking spray 2 ounces fresh white or wheat bread 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in half crosswise 3/4 pound yellow onions, peeled and cut in half lengthwise 1/3 cup currants 37 2 strips orange zest (2 x 1/2-inch), bitter white pith removed 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup maple syrup (do not use pancake syrup) 3/4 teaspoon herbs de Provence 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper