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Presentation

A side dish prepared with cappuccino cabbage, lemon, salt, sugar and pepper, garnished with beans, Parmigiano Reggiano, tangerines and marjoram, seasoned with an emulsion of honey, extra virgin olive oil and salt.

Ingredients

for 4 people

350 g (12.35 oz) white cabbage

Juice of ½ lemon

20 g (0.71 oz) fine salt

20 g (0.71 oz) sugar

Black pepper, to taste

For garnish

200 g (7.05 oz) dried black-eyed peas

120 g (4.23 oz) Parmigiano Reggiano PDO

3 mandarins

A few sprigs of marjoram

For the honey emulsion

20 g (0.71 oz) wildflower honey

30 g (1.06 oz) extra virgin olive oil

Fine salt, to taste

Method

Soak the black-eyed beans.

Pour them into a container, cover with plenty of water and leave like this for at least 12 hours.

After the time has elapsed, drain and rinse them.

Pour them into a pan with plenty of water and bring to a boil.

Skim if necessary.

Let it simmer for about 25-30 cooked: at the end of cooking they should be firm

Drain them and let them cool in a bowl.

Cut the cabbage into thin strips.

Put in a bowl together with salt and sugar, a pinch of black pepper and lemon juice.

Stir and cover with plastic wrap.

Leave to marinate for about 2 hours in the fridge

Cut the Parmigiano Reggiano into coarse flakes,

Pour into a pan over low heat, making sure they do not melt

Also set aside the flakes and peel the tangerines.

Take the wedges into a bowl, taking care to remove all the white parts

For the dressing, pour the honey and oil into a bowl.

Beat quickly by adding the salt and thus form an emulsion.

Drain the cabbage from the marinade and rinse it

Put it in a bowl together with the beans, tangerine wedges, fresh puffed marjoram.

Season with the honey emulsion.

Mix well and season with salt and pepper

Serve

Allergens

Cabbage: possible reaction in case of allergy to birch or spices

Beans: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria

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

Marjoram: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, oregano, nepeta.

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

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cabbage: rich in vitamins A and K that help the liver in purification activities and powerful natural anti-inflammatory, able to prevent and alleviate inflammatory and heart diseases. Also suitable for nephropathics. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Beans: A source of zinc and factors favourable to the proper functioning of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts 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

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

Marjoram: good source of antioxidants that promote the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system.

Mandarins: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

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

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant;  It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with problems

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis in view of hardness and roughness