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Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place the cheese cubes in
the prep bowl. Pulse to chop, 10 times, then process to chop finely,
about 15–20 seconds. Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl. Process
for about 30–40 seconds, until creamy and totally emulsified.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon (15 ml):
Calories 53 (89% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 1g • fat 5g
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 82mg • calc. 18mg • fiber 0g
*To roast garlic: Place 12 or more peeled cloves in a double thickness of
aluminum foil, toss with a tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil and fold the foil
to seal. Place in 375˚F (190°C) oven for 30–40 minutes, until tender and
browned. If you do not wish to roast the garlic, you may blanch it until
tender.
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MAYONNAISE
Makes about 1¼ cups (300 ml)
¼ cup (50 ml) pasteurized liquid egg product
(such as EggBeaters®)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) kosher salt
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) ground white pepper
Place all ingredients in Mixing/Measuring Cup in order listed. Insert
blender holding blade against bottom of container and process until
mixture begins to thicken, about 15 seconds. Continue processing with
a gentle up-and-down motion until thick, about 20–30 seconds longer.
Nutritional information per tablespoon (15 ml):
Calories 98 (98% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 11g
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 2mg • sod. 29mg • calc 1mg • fiber 0g
MANGO SALSA
Makes 1 cup (250 ml)
¼ red bell pepper [about 1 ounce (30 g)],
cut in ½ inch (1.25 cm) pieces [¼ cup (50 ml)]
1 small clove garlic, peeled
½ jalapeño pepper, stemmed and seeded,
cut in ½ inch (1.25 cm) pieces
½ small red onion [about 1½ ounces (42 g)], peeled,
cut in ½ inch (1.25 cm) pieces
1 mango (12–14 ounces [50 g]), peeled and pitted,
cut in ½ inch (1.25 cm) pieces
1½ tablespoons (25 ml) fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh lime juice
1½ teaspoons (7 ml) rice vinegar
(may use raspberry or white balsamic vinegar)
½ teaspoon (2 ml) honey
Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place the red bell pepper
pieces in the prep bowl and use the pulse to coarsely chop, 6–8 pulses.
Transfer to a 1-quart (1 L) bowl and reserve. Add the garlic, jalapeño
pepper and onion to the prep bowl, pulse 5 to 10 times to chop.
Remove and add to chopped red pepper. Add mango and cilantro to
prep bowl and pulse until mango reaches desired chopped consistency,
about 10 to 20 pulses. Transfer to the bowl with the chopped red
pepper and reserve. Stir in the lime juice, vinegar, and honey. Cover and
let sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to blend. If not using
immediately, cover and refrigerate. Mango Salsa is best when served the
day it is prepared, but may be prepared up to one day ahead. Remove
from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving for best flavour.
Nutritional information per ¼ cup (50 ml) serving:
Calories 45 (3% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 1g • fat 0g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 28mg • calc. 11mg • fiber 1g
GUACAMOLE
Makes 2⁄3cups (150 ml)
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 green onion, trimmed and cut in ½ inch (1.25 cm) pieces
½ jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded and cut in ½ inch (1.25 cm)
pieces
1 ripe avocado (about 10 ounces [285g], peeled and pitted,
cut into ¾ inch [1.9 cm] chunks)
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) cumin powder
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) powdered coriander
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) kosher salt
Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place the garlic, green onion
and jalapeño pepper in the prep bowl. Pulse to chop, 10–12 times. Add
avocado, lime juice, cumin, coriander and salt. Pulse to chop avocado,
10 times, then process continuously until desired consistency is
reached, stopping every 20 to 30 seconds to scrape the bowl.
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap placed directly on the
guacamole and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the
flavours to blend.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon (15 ml):
Calories 25 (72% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 2g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 65mg • calc 3mg • fiber 1g