Sunbeam HP5590 - Balsamic Glazed Beetroots; Hearty Homemade Beans

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Ratatouille
Serves 4
1largeonion,chopped
2clovesgarlic,crushed
2tablespoonstomatopaste
1largeeggplant,cutinto3cmdice
2zucchinis,slicedinto1cmrings
1mediumredcapsicum,deseededand
choppedinto3cmpieces
1mediumgreencapsicum,deseededand
choppedinto3cmpieces
2x400gcanchoppedtomatoes
2tablespoonschoppedfreshthyme
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Placeallingredientsexceptsaltand
pepperinslowcooker.Coverandcookon
HIGH2-3hoursorLOW5-6hours.
2.Whenreadytoserve,seasontotaste.
Potato Bake with Creamy Bacon Sauce
Serves 6-8
1tablespoonoliveoil
2leeks,trimmed,washed,thinlysliced
175gbacon,diced
1.5kgpotatoes(Sebago),peeled,thinly
sliced
2cupspouringcream
1tablespoondijonmustard
¼cupmilk
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
¾cupgratedparmesancheese
1.Heatoilinalargenon-stickfryingpan.
Cookleekandbaconfor2-3minutesor
untilleekissoftandbaconisslightly
browned.
2.Placeathirdofpotatoesinslowcooker.
Layerwithhalftheleekandbaconmixture.
Repeat,finishingwithpotatoes.
3.Combinecream,mustard,milk,salt
andpepperinajug.Pouroverpotatoes.
Sprinklewithcheese.Coverandcookon
HIGHfor3hours.Standfor30minutes
beforeserving.
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Balsamic Glazed Beetroots
Serves 6
4bunchessmallbeetroots,(about16)
2tablespoonswater
2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar
1teaspoondriedmixedherbs
2clovesgarlic,crushed
1tablespoonfinelychoppeddill
sourcream,toserve
1.Washbeetroots,peelandcutinhalvesor
quarters.
2.Placebeetroot,water,balsamicvinegar,
herbsandgarlicinslowcooker.
3.CoverandcookonHIGHfor3hours.
4.Servebeetrootwithjuice,choppeddilland
sourcream.
Hearty Homemade Beans
Serves 6
1½cupsdriedcannellinibeans,soaked
overnight
1tablespoonoliveoil
1smallonion,finelychopped
175gshortcutbacon,finelychopped
3clovesgarlic,crushed
1smallcarrot,finelychopped
1smallcelerystick,finelychopped
2tablespoonstomatopaste
2x400gcandicedtomatoes
¼cupchickenstock
¼cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley
saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
1.Placebeansinalargebowlandcoverwith
water.Soakbeansovernightinthefridge.
2.Heatoilinalargenon-stickfryingpan.
Cookonionandbaconfor2-3minutesor
untilsoft.Addcarrotandceleryandcook
forafurther2minutes.
3.Transfertoslowcookerwithtomatoesand
stock.CoverandcookonHIGH4-5hours
orLOW6-8hours.
4.Stirthroughparsleyandseasonwithsalt
andpepper.