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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a side dish prepared with cauliflower, pickled peppers, olives, capers, pepper, salt, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, anchovy fillets

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower (about 800 g–1 kg / 1.75–2.2 lb), cut into florets
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup) pickled chili peppers (papaccelle)
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ⅔ cup) black olives
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ⅔ cup) green olives
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ½ cup) capers (salt-packed, rinsed)
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup) mixed pickled vegetables
• Black pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
• Vinegar, to taste
• Anchovy fillets, to taste

Preparation

Pit the black and green olives and cut them into small pieces.

Cut the papaccelle into strips.

Wash and clean the cauliflower, remove the toughest parts and blanch the florets in plenty of salted water.

Drain when they are cooked, but still crispy.

Place the cauliflower florets in a salad bowl, season with extra virgin olive oil and vinegar and add the green olives, black olives, capers, pickles, and papaccelle. Mix well and let it rest for a few hours before serving.

If desired, anchovy fillets can also be added to the salad.

Allergens

Anchovies or anchovies: fish products included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Wine vinegar: presence of sulphites

Capers: ability to counteract the symptoms of allergies

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

Seed oil of peanuts: peanuts included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Olives: olive allergy is very rare: a case described in Spain

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

Chili 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:

Anchovies or anchovies: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids 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

Wine vinegar: it is rich in grape polyphenols which make it an antioxidant food capable of strengthening the immune system, fighting the harmful action of free radicals, but also keeping blood sugar levels under control thanks to the presence of acetic acid and reducing blood pressure.

Capers: source of antioxidants capable of supporting the immune system, of rutin that strengthens capillaries and inhibits the formation of platelet aggregates, promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular system.

Cauliflower: rich in vitamins A and K that help the liver in purifying 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. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system, has a preventive function against many cancers and protects the digestive mucous membranes.

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

Olive: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

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.

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol indexes and hinders its formation on the arteries. It contains vitamins A, D and E and is very effective in activating the venous and capillary circulation. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Avoid administration in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation with meteorism
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis – Inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity, depending on the degree of acidity and spiciness
• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)