Cuisinart EPC-1200PC Instructions and Recipes - Page 8

Artichokes Perfect artichokes, ready in just 8 minutes! Makes 4 servings 1 Cup water 2 lemons, cut in half 4 medium artichokes (about 6 to 7 ounces each) Place 1 cup of water with the juice of one lemon in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Electric Pressure Cooker. Prepare artichokes by cutting the stem off at the base, cut ¹⁄³ off the top, and trim off the outer layers of tough leaves. An optional step is to open up the leaves at the top and remove the choke (the inner thorny leaves and fuzz) with a melon baller or spoon. Rub the cut parts of the artichoke with the remaining lemon halves. Place them top down in the pot. Lock lid in place. Select High Pressure and set timer for 8 minutes. When audible beep sounds, use Quick Pressure Release to release all of the steam. When float valve drops, remove lid carefully, tilting away from you to allow steam to disperse. Serve immediately with melted butter or your favorite dipping sauce. Nutritional information per serving (one artichoke): Calories 89 (8% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 6g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 105mg • calc. 42mg • fiber 8g Fava Bean Purée Prepare this springtime favorite year round with dried fava beans. Serve on crostini, bruschetta, or pita crisps with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a shaving of Parmesan, or serve puréed as a side dish with roast spring lamb. Makes about 4 cups 1 pound dried fava beans, rinsed 4½ cups water, divided 1 bay leaf 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, peeled ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt Place fava beans in cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Electric Pressure Cooker with 4 cups of the water and bay leaf. Cover and lock lid in place. Select High Pressure and set timer for 18 minutes. When audible beep sounds, use Natural Pressure Release. When float valve drops, remove lid carefully, tilting away from you to allow steam to disperse. Drain beans, and discard bay leaf. When cool enough to handle, remove tough outer shells. Place partially cooked beans back in cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Electric Pressure Cooker with chopped onion, garlic, and ½ cup water. Select High Pressure and set timer for 5 minutes. When audible beep sounds, use Quick Pressure Release to release pressure. Turn off. When float valve drops, remove lid carefully, tilting away from you to allow steam to disperse. Transfer bean mixture to a food processor fitted with metal chopping blade. Add olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Process until completely puréed, smooth and creamy. Serve warm, or chill until ready to serve. Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup): Calories 82 (38% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 3g • fat 4g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 86mg • calc. 18mg • fiber 2 Hummus Makes about 2 cups 1 cup garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 4 cups water 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves 1 small garlic clove 2 tablespoons tahini paste 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice 5 tablespoons water ¼ cup olive oil Place garbanzo beans and water in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Electric Pressure Cooker. Lock lid in place. Select High Pressure. Set timer for 40 minutes. When audible beep sounds use Natural Pressure Release to release all of the pressure. When float valve drops, remove lid carefully, tilting away from you to allow steam to disperse. Test garbanzos; if still firm, select Simmer and cook until they reach soft consistency. (Garbanzo beans will also