Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of an appetizer prepared with potatoes, lischeri (friar’s beard), garlic, extra virgin olive oil, poppy seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, pepper

Ingredients

Potatoes – 750 g (26.5 oz / ≈ 6–7 medium potatoes)

Lischeri (cooked weight) – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Garlic clove – 1 clove

Extra-virgin olive oil (for cooking the lischeri) – 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

Poppy seeds – 2–3 tablespoons (≈ 18–27 g / 0.6–1 oz)

Flaxseed – 2–3 tablespoons (≈ 20–30 g / 0.7–1 oz)

Sesame seeds, toasted – 2–3 tablespoons (≈ 18–27 g / 0.6–1 oz)

Black pepper – to taste

Method

Boil the peeled and chopped potatoes.

Clean and wash the bones.

To clean them, cut the roots and stems.

Wash them in cold water.

Pour a little oil into a pan

Add the peeled and chopped garlic and let it brown slightly

Pour in the bones.

Season with a little pepper

Cook for about ten minutes with the lid closed, possibly wetting with a little water from time to time.

In the meantime, mash the boiled potatoes with a fork or pass them through a vegetable mill.

When the lischeri are cooked, chop them with a knife then add them to the potatoes.

Mix well and form meatballs that will have to be dipped in poppy, flax and sesame seeds.

Then put the meatballs in the oven at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes without oil, only on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

Serve

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Lischeri or barba di frate or agretto: possible, albeit rare, cases of allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

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

Flaxseed: they are naturally gluten-free but there are known cases of allergy

Poppy seeds: known to rare cases of allergy

Sesame seeds: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to dried fruit

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Lischeri or Barba di Frate or Barba di Becco or Agretto : 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 nephropathics. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. 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

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.

Flaxseed: among other things, they provide omega-3 fatty acids that contribute to the control of cholesterol and blood sugar, promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular system. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Poppy seeds: rich in mineral salts (iron, copper, manganese, calcium and zinc) and phytosterols, which help lower the levels of “bad” cholesterol and have a calming effect on the nervous system, effective against anxiety, stress and insomnia, rich in vitamin E and B vitamins that promote metabolism.

Sesame seeds: source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

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)