Use and Care Manual

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¹⁄
8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄8 teaspoon chili powder
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³
cup packed fresh Italian parsley – stems and leaves
1 tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water
Nonstick cooking spray
Olive oil for spraying
Pita for serving
Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce for serving
Tahini (optional)
1. Insert the chopping blade into the work bowl of a food processor. Add the
garlic and shallot and pulse to chop, about 5 times. Add the chickpeas, salt,
pepper, spices, parsley and flour. Pulse 6 to 8 times to coarsely grind the
chickpeas. Scrape down and pulse a few more times. Remove and reserve
¹⁄
³
cup of the mixture in mixing bowl.
2. Dissolve the baking soda in the tablespoon of water. Turn the processor on,
pour through feed tube with unit running to incorporate. Combine with the
reserved ¹⁄
³
-cup mixture in the mixing bowl and stir together to combine.
3. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop chickpea mixture and shape into 12
balls. Place the balls on a tray or plate lined with wax paper and chill in the
refrigerator for 30 minutes.
4. Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking/Drip Pan and spray liberally with
nonstick cooking spray. Once chilled, transfer the falafel to the assembled
basket in a single layer. Spray evenly with oil.
5. Place the assembled tray into rack Position 2. Set to AirFry at 350ºF for 10
minutes, cooking until evenly browned.
6. Serve falafel with sliced pita and veggies. Drizzle with tahini if desired.
Nutritional information per falafel:
Calories 62 (44% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 2g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
sod. 138mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 1g
Open-Faced Croque Monsieurs
A French café favorite.
Makes 2 servings
For the béchamel:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour
½ cup milk, preferably whole
For the sandwiches:
2 slices of good quality country-style or sourdough bread
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 slices smoked deli ham
4 slices Swiss or Gruyere cheese
Nonstick cooking spray
1. To make the béchamel, heat the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until the mixture
smells nutty and is just golden. Pour in milk in a slow stream, continuing to
whisk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove
from heat and reserve, whisking occasionally to prevent lumps.
2. Assemble the sandwiches. Lightly coat AirFryer Basket with nonstick cooking
spray and place onto Baking/Drip Pan. Place the bread slices into the basket.
Spread the top of each slice with 2 teaspoons of mustard and layer with 2
slices of ham. Spoon béchamel over the ham and top with 2 slices of cheese.
3. Put the prepared basket on pan into rack Position 2. Select Broil for 20
minutes, checking at 15 minutes. Sandwiches are done when the cheese is
melted and golden brown.
4. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per sandwich:
Calories 435 (57% from fat) • carb. 12.3g • pro. 22.3g • fat 20.5g • sat. fat 10.6g
chol. 81.1mg • sod. 861.9mg • calc. 268.9mg • fiber 0g