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FOOD QUANTITY QUANTITY INSTRUCTIONS
Apples
3/4 cup (200 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Pulse 2 times
Apple Juice
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) 1 medium, peeled, cored, cut into eighths
Liquefy continuously
+ 1 cup (250 mL) liquid
Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (125 mL)
1 slice, torn in 8 pieces
Pulse 1 – 4 times
Cabbages, Red & White
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) 3 cups (750 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Chop continuously in
2 – 4 cups water. Drain.
Carrots
1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) Pulse 2 times
2 cups (500 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) Pulse 4 times in
2-4 cups water. Drain.
Celery
3/4 cup (200 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Pulse 2 – 3 times
Cheese, Cheddar
1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Pulse 2 times
Cheese, Swiss
1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Pulse 5 times
Cheese, Hard or Semi-Hard 1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Grate continuously
Coconut
1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Grate continuously
Coffee Beans
1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) Grind 45 seconds for
percolators & 60 seconds
for drip.
Cookies, Wafer
1/2 cup (125 mL) 10 wafers
Pulse 3 times
Crackers, Graham
1/2 cup (125 mL) 8 crackers
Pulse 3 times
Cranberries, Fresh
3/4 cup (200 mL) 1 cup (250 mL)
Pulse 2 times
Dried Fruit
Scant 1/2 cup (125 mL) 1/2 cup (125 mL)
Chop continuously
+ 1/2 cup flour
for 15 seconds
Eggs, Hard Cooked
3/4 cup (200 mL) 2 eggs of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Chop continuously
for 30 seconds
Meat, Boneless, Cooked
1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Chop continuously
Nuts, Almonds, Peanuts,
Pecans, Walnuts
1 cup (250 mL)
1 cup (250 mL)
Pulse 2 – 4 times
Onions
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) 3 cups (750 mL) of 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Pulse 1 time in
2-4 cups of water. Drain.
Peppers
2/3 cup (150 mL)
1 cup (250 mL)
Pulse 1 time
Peppercorns
1/2 cup (125 mL)
1/2 cup (125 mL)
Grind continuously
Nutmeg
1 Tablespoon (15 mL)
3 nuts, shell removed
Grind continuously
Ginger Root
1/4 cup (50 mL)
2 – 3 pieces 1 inch (2.5 cm) each
Grind continuously
Note: Since foods vary in size, consistency and freshness, you may need to add or subtract a processing
time from the number stated in this chart or the recipes that follow to obtain the results you desire.
R
ECIPES
Appetizers
SALSA
1 can (16 ounces or 454 g) whole tomatoes, drained
4 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces green pepper
2 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces onion
1/2 of marinated or fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) cumin
4-8 drops hot pepper sauce
Place all ingredients into blender container. Cover and process 2 times at PULSE
until vegetables are chopped. Serve with corn chips.
YIELD: APPROXIMATELY 1 CUP (250 ML)
GUACAMOLE
2 large, ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1/2 medium potato, cubed
1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice
2 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces onion
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt
Place all ingredients except 1/2 of 1 avocado into blender container. Cover and
process at ON until smooth.
(If necessary, stop blender, use rubber spatula
to keep mixture around the agitator blades. Cover and continue to process.)
Remove cover and add remaining avocado. Cover and process 2-3 times at PULSE
until desired consistency. Serve with corn chips, crackers or raw vegetables.
YIELD: 1-1/2 CUPS (375 ML)
MOCK SOUR CREAM
1 tablespoon (15 mL) milk
1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice
1 cup (250 mL) low-fat cottage cheese
Put all ingredients into blender container. Cover and process at ON until smooth.
YIELD: 1 CUP (250 ML)
