Healthy eating with a slow cooker or instant pot

Saturday, February 17, 2018
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Zen of Slow Cooking stopped by ABC7 to talk about healthy eating options for both slow cookers and instant pots.

Their gourmet spice blends were recently awarded Non-GMO Project Verification, certifying that there are no genetically modified organisms used in their products.
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They also shared their recipe for Instant Pot Coq Au Vin.

Instant Pot Coq Au Vin (chicken in red wine)

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
4 thick slices bacon, cut into 1cubes
12 baby onions, peeled,
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8oz pack mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp / 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 Coq au Vin Blend Slow Cooker Spice Blend
1/4 cup / 2 fl oz cognac or brandy (optional)
1 3/4 cups / 14 fl oz red wine *
*substitute 1 cup of the red wine for 1
cup chicken broth

PREPARE:
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  • Toss the chicken in the flour and salt to coat

  • Heat oil in the Instant Pot on sauté function medium and cook bacon for 3 minutes

  • Push bacon to one side of the Instant Pot and add the floured chicken to the pot

  • Brown chicken for 3 minutes, turning once & stir in the baby onions, garlic, Coq Au Vin blend, mushrooms, tomato paste, cognac, and red wine

  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure valve to Sealing

  • Press the Manual button and adjust the cook time to 15 minutes

  • Turn the dial to Venting and use Quick Pressure Release

  • Add creamy mashed potatoes or fresh egg noodles and a fresh green salad




For more information, visit: www.thezenofslowcooking.com
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