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Antipasto Recipes - Simple Antipasto Recipes
Antipasto is the Italian word for snacks served before a meal. These are dishes to pique one's appetite, not quench it. This may consist of one or more dishes of all types of food. Common elements of an antipasto table are cured meats, olives, marinated vegetables, olives and cheese.
Italian food often has olive oil drizzled over it, and sometimes there is olive oil on the table for this purpose. Take advantage of it. The type of fat as well as the antioxidants in olive oil are part of the reason for the healthfulness of the “Mediterranean Diet.”
Here are just a few of the Health benefits of the ingredients used in Italian Antipasto Recipes:
Olives are a very good source of monounsaturated fat and a good source of iron, vitamin E, copper, and dietary fiber.
Research is now slowly proving that there is a high likelihood that the consumption of tomatoes and tomato based products actually may prevent serum lipid oxidation and reduce the risk of macular degenerative disease.
Besides being rich in phytochemicals, peppers provide a decent amount of fiber.
ZUCCHINI AL POMODORO E BASILICO
Zucchini with Tomatoes and Basil
The long green zucchini are a pure symbol of Mediterranean cuisine. They are used in a vey wide variety of dishes. They can be served warm or cold in an Antipasto. Zucchini are enjoyed as a very tasty snack or side dish to accompany any main course.
Ingredients
Smoked SalmonSMOKED SALMON Smoked Salmon with Wine and Lemon Ingredients 12 oz sliced ..... 2 lbs/1 kg. Ripe Tomatoes
2 lb/1 kg. Zucchini
3 Cloves of Garlic, crushed with the flat side of a knife, left whole
6 to 12 leaves fresh basil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt (preferrably Sea Salt)
Wash and cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds and then dice.
Wash and dice the zucchini.
Chop the Basil leaves.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a 12 “ skillet. Add the garlic and lightly saute for about 20 seconds.
Bruschetta Al PomodoroBRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO Grilled Bread with Tomatoes and Basil Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes, finely diced basil .....
Add the tomatoes, basil, and zucchini.
Cook over a low heat until the zucchini is cooked but still firm to the bite. About 5 minutes.
Season with salt to taste.
This may be served hot, or cooled. This is a very aromatic dish which invites the palate to enjoy any of the Italian delights that would follow or be accompanied by this dish.
Serve with Bruschetta Classica or crusty Italian bread.
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
about the author: Rosemary Gullo
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Antipasto Recipes - Simple Antipasto Recipes
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