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I Am Looking For A Recipe For Antipasto - Simple Italian Antipasto Recipes
"Antipasto" is a true temptation... just the thought of it stimulates the appetite! It is so good that often we want to eat that alone and skip the rest of the meal.
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:
Olives are a good source of vitamin E. Vitamin E is the body's primary fat-soluble antioxidant. It goes after and directly neutralizes free radicals in all the fat-rich areas of the body. In combination, stable monounsaturated fats and vitamin E add a significant safety factor to cellular processes like energy production, a process that generates free radicals even when things are running smoothly.
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.
Both hot and sweet peppers contain substances that have been shown to increase the body's heat production and oxygen consumption for about 20 minutes after eating. This is great news; it means your body is burning extra calories, which helps weight loss.
INSALATA CAPRESE
Bocconcini (Mozzarella) and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
4 tomatoes - or 8 cherry tomatoes - about 1 lb (450 gr), not too ripe
1/2 lb (220 gr) Italian fresh bocconcini (mozzarella) cheese
8 basil leaves
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 - 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
An absolutely refreshing and light summer lunch. A Caprese salad of fresh bocconcini, ripe tomatoes and tender basil leaves. To be enjoyed any time of year.
Slice tomatoes and mozzarella 1/4" (5 mm) thick. Eliminate water and seeds from tomatoes if necessary. Alternate tomato and cheese slices in a plate.
Season with salt and pepper and top with the olive oil.
Break the basil leaves in 2 - 3 pieces with your hands and place on top of the tomatoes.
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
about the author: Rosemary Gullo
Rosemary Gullo is the author of Healthy Italian Cooking.
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I Am Looking For A Recipe For Antipasto - Authentic Italian Antipasto Recipes
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