Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with escarole, gentile and curly salads, sesame seeds, egg, wholemeal flour, ricotta, cream, nutmeg, extra virgin olive oil, breadcrumbs, pepper

Ingredients

for 6 single portions

Mixed salad (escarole, gentile, riccia) – 250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 6 cups loosely packed)

Sesame seeds (unroasted) – 30 g (1.1 oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons)

Egg – 1 large

Whole wheat flour – 1 tablespoon (≈ 8 g / 0.28 oz)

Ricotta cheese – 50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons)

Cooking cream (or additional ricotta) – 50 g / 50 ml (1.8 fl oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons)

Nutmeg – ½ nutmeg (grated, ≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Extra-virgin olive oil – to taste (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 ml)

Breadcrumbs – to taste (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 10–15 g)

Black pepper – to taste

Method

Wash and dry the salad.

Cut it into thin strips and place it in a bowl.

Add the flour and grated nutmeg.

In a bowl, beat the egg with a fork

Add the cream and then the ricotta.

Work with a fork to mix well.

Pour the mixture over the salad

Add a pinch of pepper and possibly also a small part of the sesame seeds

Mix well.

Grease and sprinkle a muffin tin with breadcrumbs.

Pour the mixture into the mold, press it with the back of a spoon, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.

Let it rest in the oven for 10 minutes to allow the cakes to compact.

Serve

Allergens

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Salad: possible cases of individual reactivity

Nutmeg: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Breadcrumbs: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Cottage cheese: milk allergens

Sesame seeds: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to dried fruit

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Wholemeal flours: providing zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

They stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Gentle lettuce or Gentilina or Canasta: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

Curly Endive: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Escarole: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients.

Nutmeg: source of vitamin A, carotenoids and manganese with antioxidant properties favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Breadcrumbs: cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Cream: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Ricotta. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants and for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Sesame seeds: source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia and weight loss
• Nausea and Vomiting

Not to be administered in case of:

• Constipation with meteorism
• Dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)