User Manual

Maple Nut Butter
DIRECTIONS
• PLACE all ingredients in order listed in Oster
®
Versa
®
Performance Blender;
PULSE 2 to 3 times.
• BLEND on HIGH for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until creamy, using tamper to press ingredients
into blade; transfer to a covered container.
• STORE airtight in the refrigerator.
Makes 1 cup
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups (about 7 ounces) pecans or walnuts (halves or pieces)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
TIPS
For a more robust flavor, toast nuts before blending. To toast, spread nuts onto a baking sheet
and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
Watch carefully, as nuts can quickly go from toasted to burnt. If desired, use 2 tablespoons
honey in place of maple syrup.
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NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Nutrients Per Serving
Calories 215
Calories from Fat 89%
Total Fat 21g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 31mg
Carbohydrate 7g
Fiber 2g
Protein 2g
Arugula-Almond Pesto
DIRECTIONS
• COMBINE almonds and garlic in Oster
®
Versa
®
Performance Blender;
PULSE 2 to 3 times to chop nely.
• ADD arugula, spinach, cheese, oil, water and pepper; PULSE 5 to 6 times until nely
chopped, using tamper to press ingredients into blade.
• SEASON with salt, if desired.
Makes 1-1/4 cups
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup unsalted roasted whole almonds
• 1 large clove garlic
• 2 cups lightly packed arugula
• 2 cups lightly packed spinach
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
pepper
• Kosher salt, optional
TIPS
Use this pesto as you would any pesto, tossed with hot cooked pasta or roasted vegetables,
or served with grilled sh, chicken, shrimp or scallops. Also try this pesto in sandwich wraps.
Spread onto axseed or multigrain atbreads; layer with provolone cheese, roasted vegetables
or sliced turkey breast, and baby spinach. Roll up and wrap for packing lunches and picnics.
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NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Nutrients Per Serving
Calories 103
Calories from Fat 85%
Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 3mg
Sodium 40mg
Carbohydrate 2g
Fiber 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 12%
NUTRITIOUS BUTTERS SATISFYING SPREADS
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs.