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ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS
The White Rice function makes light and fluffy couscous.
Mediterranean flavours are at the forefront of this dish
and go well with steamed fish.
Setting: White
Makes about 10 cups
4 cooker cups plain or whole wheat
couscous (not instant)
3 cups water
½ teaspoon sea salt, divided
2
1
⁄
3
cups chopped zucchini (about 2 small
to medium zucchini)
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1
⁄
3
cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
⁄
3
cup extra virgin olive oil
Put the couscous, water and a pinch of salt in the
cooking pot of the Cuisinart
®
Rice Plus Multi-
Cooker. Select the White Rice function and press
Start.
Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the
end of cooking, open the lid and add the
remaining ingredients; toss to combine.
Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup):
Calories 270 (27% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 7g
• fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 125mg
• calc. 24mg • febre 3g
HARD RICE
TOMATO, MOZZARELLA
AND BASIL RICE SALAD
Setting: Hard
Makes about 10 cups
3 cooker cups long-grain white rice
water (to the 3-cup white rice marking
in cooking pot)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil (chiffonade)
4 cups halved grape tomatoes
450 g fresh mozzarella,
cubed (about 3 cups cubed)
¾ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Put the rice and water in the cooking pot of the
Cuisinart
®
Rice Plus Multi-Cooker. Select the Hard
Rice function and press Start.
Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the
end of cooking, open the lid and add the
remaining ingredients; toss to combine.
Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup):
Calories 340 (43% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 12g
• fat 16g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 35mg • sod. 190mg
• calc. 29mg • febre 1g