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BRATWURST WITH BEER-BRAISED CABBAGE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 15 MINUTES | COOK: 10 MINUTES
MAKES: 6 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: DELUXE REVERSIBLE RACK (BOTTOM LAYER ONLY),
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Place all Level 1 ingredients in the pot
and stir until combined.
2 Place the bottom layer of the Deluxe
Reversible Rack in the pot in the higher
position, then place the bratwursts on the
rack. Close the lid and move slider
to STEAMCRISP position.
3 Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature
to 345°F, and set time to 10 minutes.
Press START/STOP to begin cooking
(PrE will display for approx. 15 minutes
as the unit steams, then the timer will
start counting down).
4 When cooking is complete, remove the
rack with the bratwurst. Stir the cabbage
and serve with bratwurst and mustard
as desired.
INGREDIENTS
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
6 cups shredded green cabbage
1 small white onion, peeled, sliced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
/ teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
/ cup lager beer
/ cup chicken stock
LEVEL 2 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)
6 fresh bratwurst
Whole grain mustard, as desired (optional)
MAINS
CAPRESE CHICKEN BREAST
WITH PESTO ORZO
PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 15 MINUTES | COOK: 20 MINUTES
MAKES: 4 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: DELUXE REVERSIBLE RACK (BOTTOM LAYER ONLY), ALUMINUM FOIL
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Place the orzo, water, and salt in the pot and
stir to combine.
2 In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons pesto
and canola oil. Evenly coat all sides of the
chicken breasts with the mixture.
3 Place the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower
position and cover with aluminum foil, then
place the rack in the pot. Place the marinated
chicken on top of the rack, then layer 2 slices
of tomato and a slice of mozzarella cheese on
each chicken breast. Close the lid and move
slider to STEAMCRISP.
4 Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to
350°F, and set time to 20 minutes. Press
START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display
for approx. 15 minutes as the unit steams, then
the timer will start counting down).
5 When cooking is complete, remove the
rackwith the chicken and set aside. Add
the remaining pesto to the orzo and stir to
combine. Serve warm with the chicken.
INGREDIENTS
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
1 box (16 ounces) orzo pasta
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
Kosher salt, as desired
1 jar (8 ounces) basil pesto, divided, set aside
LEVEL 2 (MIDDLE LAYER OF RACK)
3 tablespoons basil pesto, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 chicken breasts (6–8 ounces each)
1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
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