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Bread, chickpea, and 60-month Parmigiano Reggiano balls with vegetable couscous

Bread, chickpea, and 60-month Parmigiano Reggiano balls with vegetable couscous

@vandelli-formaggi

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!

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 25 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Cooked chickpeas250g
  • Stale bread120g
  • 60-month Parmigiano Reggiano from Frisona cow
    60-month parmigiano reggiano from frisona cow50g
  • Egg1unit
  • Fresh parsley8g
  • Fine salt6g
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil20mL
  • Precooked couscous200g
  • Carrots60g
  • Zucchini60g
  • Red bell pepper40g
  • Vegetable broth220mL
  • Fresh parsley5g
  • Extra virgin olive oil10mL
  • Fine salt4g

Purchasable products

  • Parmigiano Reggiano Frisona Cow 60 months (approx. 1 KG)

    Parmigiano Reggiano Frisona Cow 60 months (approx. 1 KG)

    1 product
    34.10

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 7

    Soak the stale bread in a little water and squeeze it well.

  2. 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.

  3. STEP 3 OF 7

    Form walnut-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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)

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
  • Proteins
    9.37g·20%
  • Carbohydrates
    26.74g·57%
  • Fats
    6.06g·13%
  • Fibers
    5.06g·11%