The Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder handles food preparation such as chopping, grinding, and puréeing effortlessly, making your kitchen tasks easier. The unique SmartPower™ blade has a patented auto-reversing ability with a sharp edge so you can chop delicate ingredients and purée soft foods, while the blunt edge can grind through your favorite spices and harder foods. The superior BladeLock™ System feature keeps you safe by securing the blade in place during processing and pouring.
GUACAMOLE RECIPE
This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and vegetable crudités, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Makes about 2 cups
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 green onions, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
1½ jalapeño peppers, cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch pieces
3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of 1½ medium limes)
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup finely chopped tomatoes
(1.) Place the garlic, green onions and jalapeño peppers in the work bowl.
(2.) Pulse on Chop 10 times; scrape the bottom and sides of the work bowl. Add the avocados, lime juice, cumin, coriander and salt.
(3.) Pulse on Chop 10 times, then process on Chop continuously for 15 seconds; scrape the work bowl.
(4.) Process on Chop for another 15 to 20 seconds until smooth and creamy.
(5.) Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in chopped tomatoes before serving.
