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Presentation

Side dish or even second course based on zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil, and to garnish peppers, romaine lettuce, extra virgin olive oil, onions, paprika and flour

Ingredients
Serves 4

For the vegetable flan (sformatino):

• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / 1 cup) zucchini, diced
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / 1 cup) eggplant, diced
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup) tomatoes, chopped
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup) potatoes, diced
• 150 g (about 5.3 oz / 1 cup) carrots, diced
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ½ cup) breadcrumbs
• 20 g (about 1½ tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil

For the garnish:

• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / 1 cup) bell peppers
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / 3 cups) romaine lettuce
• 20 g (about 1½ tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ⅓ cup) onions, sliced
• 30 g (about 2 tbsp) paprika
• 100 g (about ¾ cup) all-purpose flour

Method

For the flan

Cut and salt the zucchini, eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes into 3 cm thick slices.

Slice the carrots 2 cm thick

Blanch them for a very short time.

Line a baking sheet with baking paper

Place the potatoes on top

Bake in the oven at 180°C.

Cook the rest of the vegetables on the grill.

Grease the molds well and line them with carrots.

Finish the flan with slices of cooked vegetables and sprinkle with a little breadcrumbs.

Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes in a bain-marie.

For the garnish

Blanch the lettuce leaves for a short time

Let them cool and make sure they remain whole.

Chop the onion

Cut the peppers into cubes.

Brown the onion with a little oil

Add the peppers and wet them with water.

Continue braising cooking.

Let them cool

Blend. If it is too liquid, thicken the mixture with water and flour over low heat.

Serve the flan with the pepper cream, lettuce leaves and drops of oil.

Allergens

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

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

Lettuce: individual cases of intolerance described

Aubergine: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of grass allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Paprika: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Romaine lettuce: 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

Aubergine: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

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

Paprika: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Zucchini: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)