RECIPES
CHICKEN ZUCCHINI PASTA
WITH AVOCADO PESTO
BLADE: Fine spiral blade
SERVINGS: 2-3 servings
INGREDIENTS:
4 zucchini
2 ripe avocados
1 cup (250 ml) fresh basil leaves
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp. (30 ml) lime juice
¼ cup (60 ml) grated parmesan
½ cup (125ml) water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. (30 ml) of olive oil
2 chicken breasts
Serve with lemon wedges
PREPARATION:
1.
Prep and spiralize the zucchini using your 4-IN-1 Starfrit Hand Blender Set in spiralizer mode
(Refer to the USING SPIRALIZER section). Remove all excess water with a paper towel.
2.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the
zucchini for 2-3 minutes. Season to taste and set aside. Do not overcook as the zucchini
will get soggy.
3.
Cut the chicken into small pieces and cook using the same skillet. Season to taste.
4.
Add the avocado, basil, garlic, lime juice and parmesan in a food processor. Pulse all the
ingredients to get a creamy texture. Add water as needed.
5.
In a large mixing bowl, add the zucchini pasta, the avocado pesto and chicken. Mix
gently to avoid breaking the strands.
6.
Serve with lemon wedges and top it off with grated parmesan.
CARROT AND PEAR SOUP
ATTACHMENT : Blending arm
SERVINGS: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
6 large carrots (peeled and cut into bite-size pieces)
3 pears (peeled, cored and cut into small chunks)
1tbsp. (15ml) butter
1tbsp (15ml) brown sugar
3 cups (750 ml) vegetable broth
½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
1.
Add butter to saucepan. When it's melted, add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
2.
Add pear pieces and stir until caramelized then add carrot pieces. Let it cook for about 5 min.
3.
Add vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4.
Let it simmer for about 15 - 20 min.
5.
Use your 4-IN-1 Starfrit Hand Blender Set with the blending arm to purée the
soup. Add heavy cream to the mixture and stir (Refer to the USING BLENDER
section).
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