Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of an appetizer or main course prepared with polenta, emmental, scamorza, corn flour, breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients
for 4-6 people

14 oz polenta (about 2 cups)

5.3 oz Emmental cheese (about 1 cup shredded)

3.5 oz smoked scamorza cheese (about ¾ cup shredded)

cornmeal (or breadcrumbs) for breading

extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Method

Prepare the polenta following the instructions on the package and let it cool.

Add the diced cheeses.

Prepare the meatballs, of your preferred size, with your hands and turn them in corn flour or breadcrumbs

Place them in a baking dish

Add a drizzle of oil

If necessary, use parchment paper.

Bake them at 200-220° until golden brown (15-20 minutes).

Remove from the oven

Leave to cool

Allergens

Emmental: milk allergens

Corn flour: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses. Very high glycemic index

Breadcrumbs: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Polenta: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses. Very high glycemic index

Scamorza cheese: milk allergens

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Emmental: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of flora useful for the protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Corn flour: provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Breadcrumbs: cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Polenta: made of corn, rich in carotenoids that support the immune system. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Smoked scamorza: cheese that can be included in a low-calorie diet (if not seasoned with oil), low-sodium (therefore against hypertension) and against hypercholesterolemia. Also rich in lactic flora. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

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