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Presentation

A layered appetizer consisting of one with avocado, prepared with avocado, lemon. extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, a layer made of beetroot, tabasco, extra virgin olive oil and a layer prepared with cheese, lemon. chives, thyme, pepper and extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

for 4 people

for the avocado layer

Avocados – 2 avocados (≈ 300 g / 10.6 oz total)

Lemon juice – juice of ½ lemon (≈ 15 ml / 1 tablespoon)

Extra-virgin olive oil – to taste

Fine salt – to taste

Black pepper – to taste

for the beet layer

Cooked beets – 340 g (12 oz / ≈ 2 cups)

Tabasco sauce – to taste

Extra-virgin olive oil – to taste

Fine salt – to taste

for the cheese layer

Fresh spreadable cheese (cream cheese) – 280 g (9.9 oz / ≈ 1¼ cups)

Lemon zest – zest of 1 lemon

Chives – to taste

Thyme – to taste

Fine salt – to taste

Black pepper – to taste

Extra-virgin olive oil – to taste

Method

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon and set aside.

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit and then with a teaspoon collect the pulp in a bowl.

Season with olive oil and lemon juice

Mash the pulp with a fork, salt and pepper.

Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in the refrigerator.

In a bowl, pour the cheese, lemon zest, salt, pepper, thyme leaves and chopped chives.

Season with a drizzle of oil and mix well

Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to harden.

Peel the beetroot

Then cut into cubes and chop further until you get a tartare. Collect the tartare in a bowl, season with oil, salt and a few drops of tabasco.

Mix well and retrieve the other bowls from the fridge.

Place a 6×6 cm square pastry cutter on a plate

Pour a first layer of avocado, press and level with the back of a teaspoon. Continue with a layer of beetroot tartare and a last layer of cream cheese spread.

Press and level the surface well with the back of a teaspoon to compact.

Gently remove the pastry cutter and garnish the beetroot and avocado tartare with lemon zest and thyme leaves

Allergens

• Avocados: possible reactivity in case of mite and latex allergy
• Red beets: possible individual intolerance
• Chives: possible cross-reaction in case of garlic and onion allergy
• Cheese: milk allergens
• Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy
• Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described
• Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices
• Tabasco: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices
• Thyme: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Notes

• To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

• Avocado: provides minerals, vitamins including E and C which supports the immune system and unsaturated fatty acids favorable to the functioning of the cardiovascular system by counteracting bad cholesterol and arterial hypertension.
• Beetroot: has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, favorable to the functioning of the immune system, purifying favorable to the proper functioning of the liver and favorable to hematopoiesis and improvement of cardiovascular circulation
• Chives: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system and liver function.
• Cheese: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants
• 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 contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants
• Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids
• Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant;  It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with problems
• Tabasco: sauce rich in antioxidants that strengthen the immune system
• Thymus: has a favorable action on liver function (cholagogue or choleretic) and diuretic due to the action of chlorogenic and caffeic acids

Composition

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

With caution in the presence of dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing) presenting the child with the product in small pieces of uniform size

With caution in consideration of tenderness and acidity in case of Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)