Cuisinart CSB-76 SERIES - Manual (Page 18)

Easy Creamy Guacamole
Use as a dip, sauce, topping or side dish.
Makes about 1 cup
1 avocado, ripe, peeled, seeded, cut into 3 ⁄
4
-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
1 ⁄
2
clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 ⁄
2
teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
Place all ingredients in mixing beaker. Insert Cuisinart ® Smart Stick ® ,
pressing blade into the avocado pieces, and process until mixture
begins to soften, about 15 to 20 seconds. Continue processing with a
gentle up-and-down motion until desired texture is reached, about 20 to
30 seconds longer. Transfer to a decorative bowl to serve with tortilla
chips. If not serving immediately, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap
placed directly on the guacamole to prevent browning, and refrigerate
until ready to serve.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 77 (80% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 7g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 3g
DRESSINGS
Basic Vinaigrette
Use this basic vinaigrette as a guide and change your vinegar/oil
flavors to come up with varying combinations to create exciting salads.
You can add other flavors such as crushed or roasted garlic, chopped
shallots, fresh or dried herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, honey, lemon juice,
or flavored vinegars.
Makes 1 cup
1 ⁄
4
cup wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 ⁄
4
cup salad or olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Place all ingredients in the mixing beaker. Process on low speed until
combined, about 10 to 15 seconds. Keep unused portions in an airtight
container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 91 (98% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 10g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 0g
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