PINEAPPLE RICE

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 cup long-grain rice
  • ¼ piece small red onion, peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 ½ cups roughly chopped fresh pineapple
  • ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In the base of the Microwave Rice Maker add water, salt and rice; stir to combine. Microwave on high power 5 minutes. Continue to microwave at 50% power 10 minutes more. Remove from microwave, let stand 5 minutes.
  2. 2Meanwhile in the base of the PowerChef fitted with blade accessory add onion and garlic. Cover and pull cord until well minced. Add pineapple, cover and pull cord until finely chopped.
  3. In a medium bowl combine rice, pineapple mixture, and cilantro. Serve warm or cold.

CHICKEN POBLANO CASSEROLE

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 11 minutes

Total Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1½ lb. chicken breast, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1¼ kosher salt, divided
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded, finely diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, finely diced
  • For the Sauce
  • 1 cup crushed tomato
  • 1 (7-oz) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  1. In the base of the Smart Multi-Cooker, add elbow macaroni and ¼ tsp. of the salt. Add water to the max fill line for steaming and stir.
  2. Place shielded colander into base. Add chicken and sprinkle with remaining salt, stir to distribute. Place shallow colander on top of shielded colander. Add peppers in an even layer. Cover and microwave on high power 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove cover and set aside. Transfer peppers into shielded colander with chicken. Using the shallow colander, drain pasta. Add pasta to chicken and peppers.
  4. Make the sauce. In the base of the Power Chef™ System fitted with blade attachment, add tomato, chipotle peppers, garlic, cocoa powder, cumin, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Cover and pull cord until well blended and smooth. Transfer sauce to the large Micro Pitcher and microwave 45 seconds on high power. Stir and microwave 45 seconds more. Add sauce to chicken mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Serve warm with your favorite fresh garnishes.

SOUTHWEST VEGGIE FRITTATA

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

1⁄2 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1⁄2 small onion, peeled & halved
4 grape tomatoes
3 large eggs
1/8 tsp. coarse kosher salt
2 tbsp. water
1⁄2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Combine jalapeno and onion in base of Chop ’N Prep Chef. Replace cover and pull cord to process until chopped.
  2. Add tomato to Chop ’N Prep Chef base, cover and pull cord until chopped.
  3. In Quick Shake® Container, combine eggs, salt and water, cover and shake vigorously until well combined.
  4. Pour mixture into Microwave Breakfast Maker, add veggies and sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Cover and microwave on high power 2 minutes and 15 seconds. If egg is not thoroughly cooked, add 15 seconds and check for doneness. Let cool slightly before serving.

Note: If desired, serve topped with additional cheese, tomatoes and fresh herbs.

5 QUICK SUMMER VEGAN RECIPES WORTH TRYING

Black Bean Burgers

Serves: 4

Serving size: 1 burger

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 18 minutes

Total time: 33 minutes

15-oz./425 g can black beans, strained

¾ cup plain breadcrumbs

1 red bell pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper, to taste

  1. In base of Power Chef® System, fitted with the blade attachment, place all ingredients, cover and pull cord until chunky and coarsely processed.
  2. Divide mixture into four equal portions. Roll the mixture into a ball then press down between hands to make a tight patty.
  3. Place 2 patties at a time in MicroPro® Grill and cover in grill position, so the cover is touching the food.
  4. Microwave on high power 8 minutes, flip and microwave on high power an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Now that your MicroPro Grill is hot, it requires less cooking time for additional patties. Microwave remaining patties for 6 minutes, flip and microwave an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Top with desired toppings and serve.

Crispy Grilled Tofu

Serves 4

Serving Size 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

14 oz./415 g extra firm tofu, drained and patted dry

1 cup panko

2 tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp.  turmeric

2 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. kosher salt

  1. Cut tofu crosswise to yield 4 patties.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine panko and the remaining ingredients.
  3. Coat each piece of tofu with panko mixture.
  4. Place two pieces of tofu into base of MicroPro® Grill and place cover in grill position.
  5. Microwave on high power 10 minutes. At the end of cooking time, uncover, flip tofu, replace cover in grill position and place back into microwave and cook for additional 5 minutes on high power.
  6. Repeat cooking steps with remaining two pieces of tofu. Serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Crispy Chickpeas

Serves 4

Serving size ¾ cup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Two 15-oz./425 g can chickpeas, drained

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp. paprika

2 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. coriander

1 tsp. pepper

2 tsp. kosher salt

  1. Place chickpeas in medium bowl and add olive oil. Add remaining spices, seal and shake to evenly coat.
  2. Place chickpea mixture into base of MicroPro® Grill and cover in grill position. Make sure the cover is touching the chickpeas.
  3. Microwave on high power 10 minutes.
  4. At the end of cooking time, uncover and stir chickpeas. Replace cover in grill position and return to microwave to cook on high power for an additional 5 minutes.

Smoothie Bowl

Serves: 2

Serving Size: 1 cup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

1 cup mixed berries

1 frozen banana, quartered

¾ cup coconut milk

Toppings of choice (shredded coconut, chia seeds, slivered almonds)

  1. Place mixed berries and banana in base of Power Chef® System, fitted with the blade attachment. Cover and pull cord to puree.
  2. Add milk and continue pulling cord until mixture is smooth.
  3. Serve with desired toppings.

WAFFLE BREAD

Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup self-rising flour
3 tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
1/3 cup beer
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425° F/218° Place Silicone Waffle Form on baking sheet and set aside.
  2. Place all ingredients in medium sized Thatsa® Bowl and mix until well combined.
  3. Divide batter evenly between all waffle cavities and bake for 12 minutes.
  4. Let cool for 5 minutes before unmolding.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled & quartered2 ½ cups water6 cloves
¼ tsp. salt
½ cup pure maple syrup
¾ cup pecans, chopped
½ tsp. cinnamon, optional

Instructions

  1. In base of Pressure Cooker place sweet potatoes, water and cloves. Cover and make sure to lock it in place.
  2. Microwave on full power for 10 minutes. At the end of cooking time, let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Strain sweet potatoes, remove cloves and return to pressure cooker base. Add salt, maple syrup and toss to coat. Top with pecans and if desired, cinnamon. Serve immediately.

POTATO BOATS

Preparation

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes, cooked
  • 6 eggs

Instructions

  1. Grate cooled, cooked potatoes in Grate Master™ Shredder using coarse cone.
  2. Divide potatoes into six muffin cups and cook in oven at 400° F/205° C for 15 minutes or until browned (spraying with cooking spray will help brown the top).
  3. Once brown, crack an egg into each and cook for 5–10 minutes depending on desired doneness.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.

GRILLED BALSAMIC VEGETABLE WRAPS

Preparation

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 2 wraps

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup zucchini, chopped
  • ¼ cup yellow or orange bell pepper, choppedv
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup eggplant, chopped
  • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp. coarse kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp. fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
  • 4 large lettuce leaves, ribs removed

Instructions

  1. In the base of the MicroPro™ Grill, add zucchini, bell pepper, onion and eggplant. Place cover on vegetables in the grill position. Microwave six minutes on high power. Remove from microwave; turn lid to casserole position and drain any liquid. Stir in vinegar until vegetables are well coated.
  2. Replace lid in the grill position. Microwave on high power an additional 6 minutes. Remove from microwave, transfer vegetables to a medium bowl.
  3. Stir in salt, parsley and goat cheese. Divide into four equal portions, spoon onto lettuce leaves and tightly wrap. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED FENNEL WITH ROSEMARY AND PARMESAN

Preparation

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 medium fennel bulbs, cut into quarters
  • 2 large shallots, cut into quarters lengthwise
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp. salted butter
  • 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, roughly chopped
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • Grated Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425° F/218° C.
  2. On the UltraPro Oven Plate arrange fennel and shallots.
  3. In the small 1-cup/250 mL Micro Pitcher add garlic, butter, rosemary and salt. Microwave on high power 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Pour butter mixture over fennel and shallots.
  4. Place oven plate in oven. Roast 25 minutes or until fennel is soft and slightly caramelized. Remove plate from oven, garnish with freshly shaved Parmesan before serving.

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Preparation

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (leftover) mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar, divided
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled, divided
  • ½ cup cooked chopped broccoli florets, divided

Instructions

  1. In the base of the 1¾-Qt./1.75 L TupperWave® Stack Cooker Casserole, stir together leftover potatoes and vegetable stock. Cover and microwave on high power 3 minutes, or until heated through.

Divide soup between four bowls. Top each bowl of soup with 2 tbsp. of the sour cream, ¼ cup of the Cheddar; sprinkle with crumbled bacon, and broccoli florets.