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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with guinea fowl meat, zucchini, tomato puree, ricotta, cauliflower, spinach, flour, cornstarch, extra virgin olive oil, carrots, celery, onions, walnuts, rocket, salt

Ingredients

(for 4 people)

Guinea fowl (meat/pulp):  280 g (9.9 oz / ≈ 10 oz)

Zucchini:  200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1½ cups diced)

Tomato purée:  500 g (17.6 oz / ≈ 2 cups)

Ricotta:  100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Fresh tomato:  80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ ½ cup chopped)

Cauliflower:  200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1½ cups florets)

Spinach:  100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ 2½ cups fresh)

“00” flour:  320 g (11.3 oz / ≈ 2½–3 cups)

Cornstarch:  40 g (1.4 oz / ≈ 5 tablespoons)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  40 g / 40 ml (≈ 3 tablespoons)

Carrots:  80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ 1 medium carrot)

Celery:  80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ 1–2 stalks)

Onions:  80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ ½ medium onion)

Walnuts (shelled):  100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Rocket (arugula):  to taste (≈ 1–2 cups / 30–50 g)

Salt:  to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Method

Debone and remove the guinea fowl skin;

Cut the meat into cubes and prepare a ragout with celery, carrots and onion, bay leaves and extra virgin olive oil

Brown well and add the tomato puree.

Finish the sauce with the ricotta.

Prepare the rags with flour, salt and water.

Let it rest and cut into a more or less rhomboid shape.

Blanch the previously washed and sliced zucchini separately to a thickness of about half a centimeter

Place in a medium-sized mold to take shape.

Incorporate the pasta already creamed with the sauce.

Close and make stop.

Prepare the three sauces by cooking the cauliflower, spinach and tomatoes separately.

Blend and bind with cornstarch.

Wash and cut the arugula thin

Lightly flour and fry at high temperature for a few seconds to make it crispy.

Finely chop the walnuts and steam the pie again.

Compose the dish by arranging the three sauces in green, white and red scale.

Place the crispy arugula in the center and place the timbale on top.

Sprinkle with walnuts

Allergens

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

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

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

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Tomato puree: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Cottage cheese: milk allergens

Arugula: possible individual intolerance

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

Spinach: possible cases of individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Guinea fowl meat: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and 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. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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.

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

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

Walnuts: Zinc carriers, an element favourable to 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. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E and rich in omega 3 fatty acids that fight the increase in blood pressure and the presence of bad cholesterol. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

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

Tomato puree: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the skin, the tomato provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Ricotta. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants and for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Arugula: salad 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

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.

Celery: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Suitable for those with cholesterol problems, as it promotes its disposal. Species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and spinach: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Zucchini: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act 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. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea
• Constipation with meteorism