
Bread, chickpea, and 60-month Parmigiano Reggiano balls with vegetable couscous
A vegetarian dish rich in flavor, where the savoriness and complexity of 60-month Parmigiano Reggiano from Frisona cow enhance the bread and chickpea balls, served on a bed of couscous with fresh vegetables and parsley. Perfect for a light, nutritious, and gourmet lunch!
Ingredients
- Cooked chickpeas
250g250g - Stale bread
120g120g - 60-month parmigiano reggiano from frisona cow
50g50g - Egg
1unit1unit - Fresh parsley
8g8g - Fine salt
6g6g - Black pepperto taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
20mL20mL - Precooked couscous
200g200g - Carrots
60g60g - Zucchini
60g60g - Red bell pepper
40g40g - Vegetable broth
220mL220mL - Fresh parsley
5g5g - Extra virgin olive oil
10mL10mL - Fine salt
4g4g
Purchasable products
Parmigiano Reggiano Frisona Cow 60 months (approx. 1 KG)
1 product1 product € 34.10
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 7
Soak the stale bread in a little water and squeeze it well.
- STEP 2 OF 7
Blend the chickpeas with the bread, grated 60-month Parmigiano, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until you get a homogeneous and workable mixture.
- STEP 3 OF 7
Form walnut-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- STEP 4 OF 7
Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes, turning them halfway through, until golden brown.
- STEP 5 OF 7
Meanwhile, prepare the couscous: bring the vegetable broth to a boil, turn off the heat, and pour in the couscous, cover and let it swell for 5 minutes.
- STEP 6 OF 7
Fluff the couscous with a fork and add diced carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers (previously sautéed in a pan with a little oil and salt), finally add chopped parsley.
- STEP 7 OF 7
Serve the hot balls on a bed of vegetable couscous, finishing with a drizzle of oil and fresh parsley.
General Information
Storage notes
In the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or pan. Do not freeze.
Origin
Italia, Emilia Romagna
Analysis
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Macronutrients (100 gr)
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Energy (kcal) | 202.64 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 26.74 |
of which Sugars (g) | 3.06 |
Fat (g) | 6.06 |
of which Saturates (g) | 1.66 |
Protein (g) | 9.37 |
Fiber (g) | 5.06 |
Sale (g) | 0.53 |
- Proteins9.37g·20%
- Carbohydrates26.74g·57%
- Fats6.06g·13%
- Fibers5.06g·11%