Black Bean Spread; Fresh Tomato And Corn Salsa; Citrus And Avocado Salsa - Cuisinart Smart Stick PLUS CSB-78 Manual Del Usuario

Black Bean Spread

Makes 1 cup
1 garlic clove
½ jalapeño, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 cup black beans, plus 1 tablespoon reserved for the end
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon sea or kosher salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Add the garlic, jalapeño and cilantro. Process
for 5 seconds; scrape the work bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, reserving the extra
tablespoon of the black beans. Pulse 2 to 3 times, and then process for about 5 seconds,
until combined. Add the reserved tablespoon of beans and pulse 2 to 3 times.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 48 (38% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 1g • fat 2g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 71mg • calc. 20mg • fiber 2g

Fresh Tomato and Corn Salsa

Homemade salsa in just a few minutes – and it is fat-free, too.
Makes 1¼ cups
1 garlic clove
¼ medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ jalapeño, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup fresh cilantro
1½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon sea or kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
pinch chili powder
1 medium tomato, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ⁄ cup frozen corn kernels, not defrosted
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Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Add the garlic, onion, jalapeño, green onion
and cilantro to the bowl and pulse about 5 times, or until roughly chopped; scrape bowl.
Add the lime juice, salt, pepper, chili powder and tomato; pulse an additional 3 to 4 times.
Add the corn and pulse 2 to 3 times to combine.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with warm tortilla chips.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 10 (6% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 100mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 1g

Citrus and Avocado Salsa

This salsa is great served on top of grilled chicken or fish.
Makes 1½ cups
1 garlic clove
¼ medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ jalapeño, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces
¼ cup fresh cilantro
½ tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon sea or kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 grapefruit, white pith removed
and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 avocado, cut into ½-inch pieces
Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Add the garlic, red onion, jalapeño, and
cilantro to the bowl and pulse about 5 times, or until roughly chopped; scrape bowl. Add
the honey, salt, pepper, cumin and grapefruit; pulse an additional 3 to 4 times. Add the
avocado and pulse 2 to 3 times to combine.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Pour off excess liquid before serving.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 30 (54% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 2g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 100mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 1g
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