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Antipasto Tray Recipes - Healthy Italian Antipasto
A festive Italian meal generally begins with antipasto. A variety of appetizers, which are known as antipasti -- literally, before the meal. These antipasti vary considerably from place to place in Italy, but they will often include a selection of pickles and other firm vegetables, which are known as an antipasto misto.
Eat slowly and enjoy. Italians don’t “wolf” their food. They eat their main meal slowly over several small courses, ideally with much conversation and laughter.
Here are just a few of the Health benefits of the ingredients used in Italian Antipasto Recipes:
Antipasto Recipe - AntipastoZUCCHINI AL POMODORO E BASILICO Zucchini with Tomatoes and Basil The long green zucchini are a pure symbol of .....
Olives are a very good source of monounsaturated fat and a good source of iron, vitamin E, copper, and dietary fiber.
Aside from being rich in vitamins C, A and K, tomatoes contain lycopene, a carotenoid with potent antioxidant and cancer-fighting properties. Lycopene protects cells from oxygen damage, fights colorectal, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers, and reduces your risk of heart disease.
Antipasto ClassicoANTIPASTO CLASSICO The beauty of this dish is that no cooking is involved. You are assembling prepared ..... Hot peppers' fire comes from capsaicin, which acts on pain receptors, not taste buds, in our mouths. Capsaicin predominates in the white membranes of peppers, imparting its "heat" to seeds as well. The capsaicin in hot peppers has been shown to decrease blood cholesterol and triglycerides, boost immunity, and reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. It used to be thought that hot peppers aggravated ulcers. Instead, they may help kill bacteria in the stomach that can lead to ulcers.
INSALATA TUTTI I COLORI
Multi-Colored Salad
Ingredients
¼ head Romaine Lettuce
¼ head Red Radicchio
1 head Belgian Endive
¼ head red-leaf lettuce
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
½ tsp salt
Sprinkle Freshly ground Black Pepper
Wash and dry (using a salad spinner works really well) romaine lettuce leaves, red radicchio, belgian endive and red-leaf lettuce and put in regrigerator until ready to use.
Bruschetta ClassicaBRUSCHETTA CLASSICA Grilled Garlic and Oregano Bread Italians know the magic of a simple slice of crusty bread dressed with salt, .....
Place oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk together until mixture is smooth. (You may add all ingredients into a jar with lid and shake together).
Toss the lettuce, radicchio, belgian endive, red-leaf lettuce together. Drizzle with a small amount of the dressing and set aside until ready to serve. Drizzle with the last of the dressing just before you serve the salad.
Serves 4
Preparation and Cooking Time: 5 minutes
about the author: Rosemary Gullo
Rosemary Gullo is the author of Healthy Italian Cooking.
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Antipasto Tray Recipes - Nutritional Antipasto Recipes
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