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SIDES & SNACKS
MAPLE PECAN SWEET POTATOES
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 32 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 7 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES
MAKES: 4 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: COOK & CRISP
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BASKET
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Pour the / cup water into the pot.
2 Toss the sweet potatoes with oil in a medium
bowl until evenly coated. Place the potatoes in
the Cook & Crisp Basket and place the basket
in the pot. Close the lid and move slider to
STEAMCRISP.
3 Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to
450°F, and set time to 25 minutes. Press
START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display
for approx. 7 minutes as the unit steams, then
the timer will start counting down).
4 After 15 minutes, open the lid, toss the sweet
potatoes, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Close the lid to continue cooking.
5 Place all topping ingredients in a medium
bowl and mix until fully combined.
6 When cooking is complete, remove basket
from pot. Transfer sweet potatoes to the bowl
with the topping mixture and gently mix until
potatoes are evenly coated. Serve warm.
INGREDIENTS
/ cup water, for steaming
2 / pounds sweet potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup pecans, chopped
TOPPINGS
5 tablespoons butter, melted
/ cup maple syrup
/ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt, as desired
/ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Don't forget to add water or stock
to create steam and cook your food.
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 21 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 6 MINUTES | COOK: 15 MINUTES
MAKES: 12 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: NINJA® MULTI-PURPOSE PAN (OR 8” ROUND BAKING PAN), DELUXE REVERSIBLE
RACK (BOTTOM LAYER ONLY)
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Add 1 cup water to the pot.
2 In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, sour
cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and
spices and combine until smooth. Add the
spinach and artichoke hearts and stir until well
combined. Transfer mixture to the Ninja Multi-
Purpose Pan* (or 8” round baking pan).
3 Place the pan on the bottom layer of the Deluxe
Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place
the rack in the pot. Close the lid and move slider
to STEAMCRISP.
4 Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to
350°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/
STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for
approx. 6 minutes as the unit steams, then the
timer will start counting down).
5 When cooking is complete and the dip is
bubbling and browned, remove the rack with
the pan. Serve warm with pita chips or crackers.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup water, for steaming
1 package (12 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach,
defrosted, strained
2 cans (14 ounces each) quartered artichoke hearts,
strained
Pita chips or crackers (for dipping)
SIDES & SNACKS
*The Ninja Multi-Purpose Pan is sold separately on ninjaaccessories.com.
Don't forget to add water or stock
to create steam and cook your food.