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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with bread, parmesan, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, sardines, extra virgin olive oil, lemon

Ingredients

for the breading

Breadcrumbs – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Grated Parmesan cheese – 60 g (2.1 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Chopped parsley – to taste (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 3–6 g)

Garlic, minced – 1 clove (≈ 3 g / 0.1 oz)

Nutmeg – a pinch (≈ ⅛ teaspoon)

for the pilchards

Sardines – 400 g (14.1 oz / ≈ 0.9 lb)

Extra-virgin olive oil – 20 dl = 2 liters (67.6 fl oz / ≈ 8½ cups)

Lemon – 1 medium (≈ 100 g / 3.5 oz / ≈ 2 tablespoons juice)

Method

For the breading, mix all the ingredients indicated above in a bowl and set aside.

For the pilchards, washed, boned and deprived of the head of the sardines,

Line them up in the well-oiled cake pan open in wallets.

Add salt, season with lemon juice and sprinkle with plenty of breading.

Season with oil

Add a little water and put them in the oven until they are well au gratin.

Here is the baked pilchard cake pan ready.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Nutmeg: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Sardines: fishery products are 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:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

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

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Sardines: they are carriers of zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity) if not too acidic

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)