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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of an appetizer or main course prepared with octopus, tomatoes, rice, mussels, sea cicadas, peas, zucchini, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, bread, garlic, squid, parsley, eggs, bread, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, parsley,

Ingredients

Serves 4

For the lukewarm

Octopus:  200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1 small octopus)

Tomatoes:  200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1½ cups chopped)

Parboiled rice:  80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Mussels:  40 g (1.4 oz / ≈ a small handful)

Sea cicadas (mantis shrimp):  240 g (8.5 oz / ≈ 6–8 pieces)

Peas:  200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1¼ cups)

Zucchini:  400 g (14.1 oz / ≈ 3 cups sliced)

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

White wine:  40 ml (1.35 fl oz / ≈ 2½ tablespoons)

Fresh parsley:  1 sprig (≈ 1 tablespoon chopped / 2 g)

For the fish filling

Breadcrumbs:  80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Garlic:  1 clove (≈ 3 g / 0.1 oz)

Squid:  120 g (4.2 oz / ≈ 1 small squid)

Fresh parsley:–1 sprig (≈ 1 tablespoon chopped / 2 g)

For the zucchini filling

Eggs:  1½ large (≈ 75 g / 2.6 oz)

Breadcrumbs:  80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Parmigiano Reggiano: 40 g (1.4 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup grated)

Fresh parsley:  1 sprig (≈ 1 tablespoon chopped / 2 g)

Method

Empty the tomatoes

Stuff them with rice, minced garlic, chopped parsley and basil

Season them with oil and a little salt and bake them in the oven at 160 °.

Wash and open the sea cicadas on their backs.

Clean and open the mussels with the help of a small knife.

Prepare the two fillings separately.

Wash and empty the zucchini and stuff them with the prepared mixture.

Put them in the oven with a little oil and a little water and cook them until they are golden brown.

Fill the mussels and cicadas with the squid filling and cook them in the oven with a little oil and white wine until they are golden brown.

Steam the octopus.

Prepare a pea puree.

Garnish the dish with boiled peas and chopped parsley.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Squid: fish products are included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Sea cicada: fish products included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Mussels: fish products included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Moscardini: fish products are included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Protein-free bread: gluten-free

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

Peas: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria. The intake of peas should be avoided in case of favism.

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Rice: (allergy very common in the Far East, almost unknown in Italy and Europe). Possible cross-reaction in case of grass sensitivity

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

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wine that can also be used in the recipe for children as the alcohol evaporates during cooking but the aroma remains

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.

Squid: they are carriers of zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Sea cicadas: they are carriers of zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Mussels: containing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system, liver and cardiovascular system. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory.

Midges: they provide zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

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

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

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Peas: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provide 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 peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

Tomato: 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 peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Parsley: 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 and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Rice: due to its modest protein content, it is suitable for nephropathic and phenylketonuric patients; since it is an antiuric food, it is recommended in case of gout and hyperuricemia. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

White wine: (moderate consumption) counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke and has a purifying and detoxifying activity favorable to the proper functioning of the liver

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)