Panzanella


Panzanella
Panzanella is a recipe from the Tuscany region of Italy, originally a tomato and stale bread salad, but here's a fancier version.
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Last modified on: October 16th 2022
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Preparation: 30 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Panzanella : Stage 1
Wash and dry 300 g cherry tomatoes, cut them in 2, and reserve.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Panzanella : Stage 2
Cut 3 slices bread into small pieces.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Panzanella : Stage 3
In a small skillet over high heat, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and when hot add the bread.

Toast the croutons to your liking, then remove from heat.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Panzanella : Stage 4
Pour the croutons into a bowl, then pour over the tomatoes that you will have sprinkled with fine salt just before.

Do not mix immediately, let the juice of the tomatoes, salted, go down on the croutons.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Panzanella : Stage 5
Meanwhile, prepare and chop 1 shallot.

Coarsely chop the parsley.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Panzanella : Stage 6
Pour shallot and parsley on the tomatoes, do not mix.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Panzanella : Stage 7
In a bowl, add 4 tablespoons lemon and 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, and mix with a fork.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 2 min.
Panzanella : Stage 8
Pour this mixture into the bowl, mix well, your panzanella is ready.
Remarks
Instead of a shallot in step 5, you can use a red onion.

Do not hesitate to use stale bread to make the croutons, it is completely in the spirit of the recipe, even if they are a little dry, they will be softened by the tomato juice.
Keeping: To be enjoyed during the day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe220 RDI=80 %1,750 RDI=170 %140 RDI=20 %1,390 RDI=70 %5,830 RDI: 70 %
Per 100 g30 RDI=10 %270 RDI=30 %20 RDI=3 %220 RDI=10 %910 RDI: 10 %
Per person50 RDI=20 %440 RDI=40 %30 RDI=5 %350 RDI=20 %1,460 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 2.30 €
  • Per person : 0.60 €

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