Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with friselle, quartirolo lombardo, onion, artichokes, Treviso radicchio, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, chilli, gomasio

Ingredients

to season 2 friselle

2 durum wheat friselle

about 50 g Quartirolo Lombardo cheese (about 1.8 oz)

half a red onion

2 artichoke hearts

1 Treviso radicchio heart (radicchio trevigiano)

extra-virgin olive oil

white vinegar

chili pepper (optional)

gomasio (optional)

Method

Slice the artichoke hearts.

Soak them in a little water and white vinegar

Slice the onion and put it in a bowl to soak in water

Quickly dip the friselle in a bowl full of water a couple of times. Place each frisella, dripping with water, on a plate and let them rest for a few minutes.

In the meantime, slice the leaves of a heart of Treviso radicchio.

Drain the onion and pat it dry with kitchen paper to dry excess water.

Drain the artichoke pieces

Cut the quartirolo into small pieces, or crumble, in a bowl.

Add the onion, artichokes, radicchio, season with extra virgin olive oil and mix.

Cover the friselle with this salad of onions and artichokes and radicchio and quartirolo.

Allergens

Wine vinegar: presence of sulphites

Artichoke: possible individual intolerance

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

Friselle: based on cereals containing gluten covered by EU Regulation 1169/2011

Gomasio: sesame seeds can cause cross-reactivity in case of allergy to dried fruit

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Quartirolo Lombardo: milk allergens

Radicchio: possible individual intolerance

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Gomasio: sauce made with sesame seeds and salt

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

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.

Artichoke: The cynarin of the artichoke promotes the purifying and detoxifying activity of the liver and also stimulates diuresis and fat deposition and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants acts to protect the cardiovascular system, and the functioning of the liver. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Gomasio: due to the presence of sesame seeds, it is rich in zinc and selenium which supports the immune system, unsaturated fatty acids omega 6 and omega 3 which support the cardiovascular system and phytosterols which help control cholesterol levels

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

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

Quartirolo lombardi PDO: the cheese promotes the proper functioning of the liver. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of flora useful for the protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Treviso radicchio: 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

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Nausea and vomiting if spicy

Not recommended in case of:

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