Cuisinart TCS-65 Instructions and Recipes - Page 15
White Bean Salad, Brown Rice, Chicken & Broccoli Salad
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WHITE BEAN SALAD Beans cooked in the Cuisinart® steamer cook evenly and do not break up as readily as those cooked on the stovetop. Makes 4 cups Preparation: 12 hours/overnight to soak beans, 50 - 55 minutes steaming time for beans, 10 minutes to prepare salad 1 cup great northern, navy or white beans 2 sprigs parsley 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 1-3/4 cups water Juice of 3 lemons 1 red onion (6 ounces), peeled and chopped 5 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 8 fresh basil leaves, shredded 8 fresh mint leaves, shredded Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Splash of extra virgin olive oil Pick over beans thoroughly to remove any grit or stones, and rinse. Place in a medium bowl and cover with 2 inches of cold water. Allow the beans to soak at least 12 hours or overnight to rehydrate. Fill the water reservoir and assemble the steamer. Drain the beans, rinse, and drain again. Place in the rice basket of the steamer along with the parsley, garlic, bay leaf, and water. Steam for 50 - 55 minutes. Allow the beans to sit in the hot liquid for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, drain again and transfer to a medium bowl. Toss with the lemon juice and set aside. Combine the beans with the chopped onion, plum tomatoes, basil and mint. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Add a splash of extra virgin olive oil for flavor if desired. Toss gently and serve on a bed of fresh greens. Nutritional analysis per half cup: Calories 103 (3% from fat) • carbo. 20g • prot. 7g • fat 0g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0 mg • sod. 10g • fiber 5g BROWN RICE, CHICKEN & BROCCOLI SALAD This salad may be served warm or chilled. Makes 8 servings Preparation: 60 - 65 minutes, including steaming time Salad: 1 cup long grain brown rice 1-1/2 cups chicken broth or stock (nonfat, low salt) 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, well trimmed 2 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large (about 1-1/2 pounds) bunch of broccoli, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stems reserved for another use (may use broccoli crowns) 2 large celery stalks, thinly sliced * 6 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced * 1 cup small cherry or grape tomatoes (red or yellow), washed and dried Several sprigs of fresh thyme for garnish Dressing: 1 clove garlic, peeled Zest of 1/2 lemon, bitter white pith removed 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (1-1/2 teaspoons dried) 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1/4 cup white balsamic or white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chicken broth or stock (nonfat, low salt) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Fill the reservoir with water and assemble the steamer. Rinse the rice under running water until water runs clear; drain well. Combine the rice and chicken broth in the rice bowl; stir to combine, and spread the rice into an even layer. Cover and steam for 35 minutes. 15