The recommendations of Chef and Cyclist Chris Cosentino to get through the Christmas season without Piling on the Pounds.
CHRISTMAS: TIME TO REST
CYCLING AND CHRISTMAS SEASON: HOW TO KEEP FIT?
So green light to the extra slice of “Pandoro and Panettone” if combined by a good pre or post workout. Daily training sessions, even just 90 minutes, are enough to consume the sugars taken at the table, thus helping you face the post Christmas season.
WHAT TO EAT AFTER CHRISTMAS? CHEF COSENTINO’S RECIPE
Our ambassador Chris Cosentino has given space to his imagination and offers us a perfect dish for an athlete who does not want to give up good food for Christmas.
Who better than a one star Chef and cyclist could recommend an appetizer?
Here is your recipe.
MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA, POMEGRANATE & PISTACHIOS
INGREDIENT:
- mozzarella di bufala 112g or 4 oz
- Pomegranate seeds 32g or 3 TBSP
- Pistachios, Toasted 32g or 3 TBSP
- Pomegranate molasses 18g or 3 tsp
- Olio nuovo 60g or 4 TBSP
- Flake salt 10g
- Black Pepper, Ground Coarse 2g
METHOD:
1 - Toast the pistachios in a sauté pan with olive oil & salt over medium high heat once aromatic about 3 minutes take off heat and let cool.
2 - Cut the mozzarella into quarters, leaving the bottom intact so the 4 parts open to look like a flower. Place in a shallow bowl.
3 - Top the Mozzarella with pomegranate seeds, & chopped toasted pistachios
4 - Drizzle the pomegranate molasses over the mozzarella, then drizzle the olio nuovo
5 - Season with flake salt & fresh ground black pepper