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Presentation

A rich side dish prepared with radicchio, hazelnuts, smoked scamorza, extra virgin olive oil, sage, nutmeg, salt and pepper

Ingredients

for 4 people

300 g (10.58 oz) baby radicchio

80 g (2.82 oz) blanched hazelnuts

80 g (2.82 oz) smoked scamorza cheese

Extra virgin olive oil, to taste

Sage, to taste

Nutmeg, to taste

Fine salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Method

Chop the hazelnuts and grate the scamorza.

Wash, remove the base and the outer leaves, then divide the radicchio in half.

Divide it into 4-6 wedges, depending on the size.

Transfer to a bowl and season with oil, salt and pepper.

Flavor with nutmeg then mix.

Take 4 terrines suitable for cooking in the oven

Brush the base with oil.

Distribute the radicchio wedges inside.

Sprinkle the surface with grated scamorza cheese

Also distribute the hazelnuts and a few sage leaves.

Grease the surface again

Bake in a preheated oven in grill mode at 220° for 5 minutes, the time to au gratin the cheese and toast the hazelnuts.

Serve

Allergens

Hazelnuts: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Nutmeg: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Radicchio: possible individual intolerance

Sage: Possible cross-reactivity in case of sensitivity to composites

Scamorza: milk allergens

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Hazelnuts: they are a source of Vitamin E which protects 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. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

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

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

Sage: contains chlorophyll which has detoxifying properties and promotes the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

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 with reference to tenderness and roughness