Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB DLC-2009CHB Manual - Page 54

Sides French Cut Green Beans with Shallots The time-consuming French cut takes just seconds with a Cuisinart food processor. Makes 6 servings 1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, cut to fit feed tube horizontally 3 large shallots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1½ tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons water 2¼ teaspoons balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon white pepper ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Insert the slicing disc. 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 3½-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. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 80 (45% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 2g • fat 4g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 81mg • calc. 44mg • fiber 4g Glazed Carrots A traditional favorite, updated with the zesty flavor of balsamic vinegar. Makes 6 servings 1½ pounds carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube vertically 1⁄³ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 ounce fresh gingerroot, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 strips orange zest, bitter white pith removed 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup orange juice 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar Insert the slicing disc. Place carrots in feed tube vertically and slice, using medium pressure. Remove and reserve. Insert metal blade. Process brown sugar, gingerroot and zest until finely chopped, about 15 seconds. 54