Ninja MC510, MC510Z Recipe Book

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15 DELICIOUS RECIPES

TABLE
OF
CONTENTS

RATATO U ILLE

LOOKS LIKE

A POT, FEELS LIKE

A JACKPOT.

When you work with the Ninja® Slow Cooker Plus,

your kitchen and taste buds win big.

BREAKFAST 3

Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal 4

Apple French Toast Casserole 5

Fritatta with Hash Brown Potatoes
& Bacon 6

APPETIZERS 9

Ratatouille 10

Pulled Pork & Apple Cider Sliders 12

Korean Chicken Wings 14

Warm & Spicy White Bean
& Artichoke Dip 16

SOUPS & STEWS 19

Hearty Beef Stew 20

White Turkey Chili 22

Butternut Squash Soup 24

ENTREES 27

Hot & Sour Shrimp Sauté 28

Italian Pot Roast 30

Arroz con Pollo 31

Pork Chops Provençal 32

DESSERT 35

Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding 36

HEARTY

BEEF

STEW

20

28

6

10

24

MEXICAN

CH OCO L ATE

BREAD

PUDDING

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BREAKFAST

MAPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL

PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 7 HOURS 10 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

APPLE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

PREP: 20 MINUTES | COOK: 2 HOURS 40 M INUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 cups low-fat milk

1

/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pinch salt

1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats

1 cup dried cherries

DIRECTIONS

1 Stir milk, maple syrup, butter, vanilla

extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
in the pot. Set to STOVE TOP HIGH.
Cover and cook 10 minutes or until
butter is melted.

2 Stir in oats. Set to SLOW COOK LOW

for 7 hours. Cover and cook until oats
are tender and mixture is creamy.
Stir in cherries.

INGREDIENTS

1

/2 cup butter

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped

1 cup pecans, chopped

1

/2 cup packed brown sugar

1

/2 cup pure maple syrup

1 loaf challah bread (about 1 pound), cut in cubes

6 large eggs

2 cups milk

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1

/4 teaspoon salt

Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1 Place butter in the pot. Set to STOVE

TOP HIGH and heat until butter is
melted. Place apples, pecans, brown
sugar, and syrup in the pot. Cook
uncovered 10 minutes or until apples
are tender, stirring often.

2 Place bread in a bowl. In another bowl,

beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla,
and salt. Pour egg mixture over bread
and stir to coat. Pour bread mixture
into the pot and stir.

3 Set to SLOW COOK for 2 1/2 hours.

Cover and cook until center is set.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

PREP
SUGGESTION

Start this recipe before
you go to the bed—by
the time you wake up,
breakfast will be ready.

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BREAK FAS T

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FRITTATA WITH HASH BROWN
POTATOES & BACON

PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 35 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 large onion, peeled, chopped

1 large green pepper, chopped

4 strips uncooked turkey bacon, chopped

2 cups frozen diced hash brown potatoes

12 eggs

3

/4 cup low-fat milk

1

/2 teaspoon salt

1

/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

1 Pour oil into the pot. Set to STOVE TOP HIGH

and heat oil. Add onion, green pepper, and
bacon to pot. Cook uncovered 15 minutes or
until vegetables are tender, stirring often.

2 Stir in potatoes. Cover and cook 5 minutes.

3 Beat eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in

a bowl. Set to SLOW COOK LOW. Stir egg
mixture and cheese into the pot. Cover and
cook 15 minutes or until egg mixture is set.

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APPETIZERS

RATATOUILLE

PREP: 20 MINUTES | COOK: 4 HOURS 40 M INUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, peeled, chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced

1 eggplant (about 1

2 medium zucchini, cut in 1-inch pieces

2 red peppers, cut in 1-inch pieces

1 teaspoon salt

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1

/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1

/2 dried oregano leaves, crushed

1

/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1

/2 pounds), cut in 1-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

1 Pour oil into the pot. Set to

STOVE TOP HIGH and heat oil.
Add onion to the pot. Cook uncovered
5 minutes or until onion is tender,
stirring occasionally. Add garlic,
eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and salt
to the pot. Cook 5 minutes or until
vegetables are tender-crisp.

2 Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, black

pepper, and oregano into the pot.
Set to SLOW COOK HIGH for 4 1/2 hours.
Cover and cook until vegetables are
tender. Stir in basil.

SERVING
SUGGESTION

Make this a main dish
by tossing it with pasta
and cheese.

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PULLED PORK & APPLE CIDER SLIDERS

PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 5 1/2 HOURS | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 uncooked boneless pork shoulder roast
(3 to 4 pounds)

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 teaspoons paprika

1

/4 cup spicy brown mustard

1

/4 cup packed brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, peeled, minced

1 cup apple cider or apple juice

12 slider or mini sandwich buns, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1 Season pork with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2 Stir mustard, brown sugar, garlic,

and cider in the pot. Add pork and
turn to coat. Set to SLOW COOK HIGH
for 5 1/2 hours. Cover and cook until
pork is fork-tender.

3 Transfer pork to a large bowl, and

use two forks to shred it. Divide pork
among buns.

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KOREAN CHICKEN WINGS

PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 4 HOURS 5 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds uncooked chicken wings, tips removed

1

/2 cup soy sauce

1

/4 cup packed brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, peeled, minced

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

3 green onions, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

1 Set to STOVE TOP HIGH. Add chicken

to the pot. Cook uncovered 5 minutes
or until chicken is lightly browned on
both sides.

2 Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic,

ginger, and green onions in bowl.
Pour mixture over chicken and toss
to coat. Set to SLOW COOK LOW for
4 hours; cook uncovered.

PARTY
SUGGESTION

Preparing for a crowd?
Double the recipe
and keep wings warm
in the pot on SLOW
COOK WARM for the
duration of your party.

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WARM & SPICY WHITE BEAN
& ARTICHOKE DIP

PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 20 MINUTES | MAKES: 36 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium onions, peeled, diced

4 cloves garlic, peeled, minced

2 packages (8 ounces each) Neufchatel
or light cream cheese, cubed

2 cans (9 ounces each) artichoke hearts,
drained, coarsely chopped

2 cans (about 15 ounces each) cannellini beans,
rinsed, drained, coarsely mashed

1

/2 cup milk

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper sauce

1

/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1 Pour oil into the pot. Set to STOVE TOP

HIGH and heat oil. Add onions and cook
uncovered 5 minutes or until onions are
tender, stirring often. Add garlic and
cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

2 Stir cream cheese, artichoke hearts,

beans, milk, and pepper sauce into the
pot. Set to STOVE TOP LOW. Cover and
cook 10 minutes or until cream cheese
is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in
Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and
black pepper. Garnish with parsley.

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SOUPS & STEWS

HEARTY BEEF STEW

PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 8 HOURS 10 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds uncooked stew beef, cubed

1 teaspoon salt

1

/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1

/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1

1

/2 cups beef broth

4 red potatoes, cut in half

2 onions, peeled, cut in quarters

1 cup baby carrots

4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped

2 sprigs fresh thyme or
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

DIRECTIONS

1 Season beef with salt and black pepper.

Coat with flour.

2 Pour oil into the pot. Set to STOVE TOP

HIGH and heat oil. Add beef and cook
uncovered 10 minutes or until browned,
stirring occasionally.

3 Stir broth, potatoes, onions, carrots,

garlic, and thyme into pot. Set to
SLOW COOK LOW for 8 hours. Cover
and cook until beef is fork-tender.
Stir in peas during last 10 minutes
of cooking time.

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WHITE TURKEY CHILI

PREP: 20 MINUTES | COOK: 8 HOURS 10 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 can (7 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 pound uncooked ground turkey or chicken

1 pound Italian-style turkey sausage, casing removed

1 small white onion, peeled, diced

1 can (4.25 ounces) diced green chiles

2 cans (15.5 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed, drained

2 cups chicken stock

1 clove garlic, peeled, chopped

1

/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons chili powder

1

1

/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1

/2 cup frozen corn

DIRECTIONS

1 Finely chop half the chipotle peppers

and reserve 1 teaspoon adobo sauce.

2 Pour 1 tablespoon oil into the pot.

Set to STOVE TOP HIGH and heat oil.
Add turkey to pot. Cook uncovered
until turkey is browned, stirring often.

3 Add sausage and remaining oil to

pot. Cook uncovered until sausage is
browned, stirring often.

4 Stir chipotle peppers, reserved adobo

sauce, onion, green chiles, beans, stock,
garlic, cayenne pepper, chili powder,
and cumin into pot. Set to SLOW COOK
LOW for to 8 hours. Cover and cook,
stirring in corn during last 30 minutes
of cooking time.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH & APPLE SOUP

PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 1 HOURS 45 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons butter

1 package (20 ounces) fresh peeled, cubed
butternut squash (about 4 cups)

1 large onion, peeled, chopped

1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, chopped

1

/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1

/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 cups chicken broth

2 bay leaves

1

/4 cup half & half

DIRECTIONS

1 Place butter, squash, onion, and apple

in the pot. Set to STOVE TOP HIGH.
Cook uncovered 10 minutes or until
squash is lightly browned, stirring
occasionally.

2 Stir in pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon,

salt, and black pepper.

3 Add broth and bay leaves. Set to

SLOW COOK LOW for 1 1/2 hours.
Cover and cook until squash is tender.

4 Remove and discard bay leaves.

Allow soup to cool.

5 Puree cooled soup in batches in a

blender until smooth. Return pureed
soup to the pot.

6 Stir in half & half. Set to STOVE TOP

HIGH. Cook uncovered 5 minutes
or until soup is hot.

DO NOT BLEND HOT INGREDIENTS.

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ENTREES

HOT & SOUR SHRIMP SAUTÉ

PREP: 25 MINUTES | COOK: 6 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3

/4 cup water or vegetable broth

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3

/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced

1

/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 package (about 3.5 ounces) sliced shiitake mushrooms

1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced

3 green onions, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

1 Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in

a bowl. Add water, vinegar, and soy
sauce and stir until smooth.

2 Pour oil into the pot. Set to STOVE TOP

HIGH and heat oil. Add shrimp, ginger,
garlic, and crushed red pepper.
Cook uncovered 2 minutes.

3 Add mushrooms and bell pepper.

Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4 Stir in sauce mixture. Cover and cook

2 minutes or until shrimp are cooked
through, stirring occasionally. Stir in
green onions.

SERVING
SUGGESTION

Serve over hot white
rice or rice noodles.

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ITALIAN POT ROAST

PREP: 20 MINUTES | COOK: 2 HOURS 40 M INUTES | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS

ARROZ CON POLLO

PREP: 20 MINUTES | COOK: 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 pounds uncooked chuck roast or rump roast

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups carrots, chopped

2 cups onion, peeled, chopped

1 cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup red bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled, minced

1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, chopped

1

1

/2 cups tomato sauce

1 cup medium-bodied Italian red wine

1 bay leaf

1

/2 tablespoon oregano

1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1 Set to STOVE TOP HIGH and heat oil.

Season roast with salt and pepper,
then put in the pot and sear all sides
to brown, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile
mix together remaining ingredients
in a bowl.

2 Add mixture to pot. Set to SLOW COOK

HIGH for 2 1/2 hours.

3 Remove roast and let rest 10 minutes.

Slice and serve with vegetables and sauce.

INGREDIENTS

1

/4 cup canola oil

2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste

1

/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1

/2 teaspoon cumin

1

/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1

/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1 uncooked whole chicken (about 4 pounds),
cut in 8 pieces

1 medium onion, peeled, diced

2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced

1 medium green pepper, diced

1 medium red pepper, diced

1

1

/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock

1

/2 cup tomato sauce

1

/8 teaspoon saffron, optional

1

1

/2 cups long-grain rice

DIRECTIONS

1 Set to STOVE TOP HIGH. Combine salt,

pepper, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne
pepper, and mustard to form a rub. Season
chicken pieces with rub.

2 Add half the chicken pieces and sear

3 minutes. Flip and sear 3 more minutes,
then remove from the pot. Repeat with
remaining chicken pieces.

3 Add onion, garlic, and peppers, and sauté

2 minutes, stirring often.

4 Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, and

saffron, and stir to incorporate. Season
with salt and black pepper, to taste.

5 Stir in rice, top with browned chicken,

and cover.

6 Set to SLOW COOK HIGH for 2 1/2 hours.

Serve immediately.

SERVING
SUGGESTION

To turn this recipe
into an Italian stew,
cube the roast before
browning and add
1 pound Red Bliss or
fingerling potatoes.

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ENTREES

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PORK CHOPS PROVENÇAL

PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 6 HOURS 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1

/4 pound uncooked bacon, cut in 1-inch strips

6 uncooked bone-in center-cut pork chops

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

1 large onion, peeled, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, peeled, minced

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

1 package (8 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts,
thawed, drained

1 cup kalamata olives, pits removed

1 tablespoon fennel seed

DIRECTIONS

1 Set to STOVE TOP HIGH and place bacon

in the pot. Cook uncovered 10 minutes or
until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally.
Remove bacon from the pot and drain on
paper towels.

2 Season pork with salt and black pepper.

Add pork to the pot. Cook 10 minutes or
until browned on both sides.

3 Return bacon to the pot. Add onion, garlic,

tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, and
fennel seed to the pot. Cook 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Set to SLOW COOK
LOW for 6 hours. Cover and cook until
pork is fork-tender.

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DESSERT

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

PREP: 15 MINUTES | CHILL: 2 HOURS | COOK: 2 1/2 HOURS | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 cups day-old challah bread, cubed

1

/2 cup granulated sugar

1

/3 cup cocoa powder

1

1

/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1

/4 teaspoon salt

6 eggs

3 cups milk

1

/4 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup chocolate chips

Whipped cream, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1 Grease the pot and place the bread inside.

2 In a small bowl, stir together sugar, cocoa

powder, cinnamon, red chili powder, and
salt until well combined.

3 Place eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, and

almond extract in a blender and
process on low speed. Add sugar
mixture and blend to combine. Pour
liquid over bread in the pot. Cover and
refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

4 Place the pot in the cooker. Remove

cover and stir in chocolate chips. Bring
to room temperature. Set to SLOW
COOK HIGH for 2 1/2 hours, and cook
until the top is golden brown and a knife
inserted in the center comes out clean.

5 Invert onto a sheet pan before cutting

and serving in bite-sized portions. Top
with whipped cream.

SERVING
SUGGESTION

Make ahead and
refrigerate. This makes
a great cold dish.

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DESSERT

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