The combination of Roquefort cheese with walnuts becomes a novel and restorative way of preparing croquettes. Roquefort is a blue cheese that provides great nutrients to the body, highlighting calcium and sodium, among others. Walnuts, meanwhile, are a very healthy dried fruit that offer a significant dose of energy.
Ingredients:
For the bechamel:
80g of butter
6 tablespoons gluten-free flour
2 cups of milk
12 walnuts
120g blue cheese
1 pinch of nutmeg
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of ground black pepper
For the croquettes:
Gluten-free breadcrumbs
gluten free corn flakes
2 eggs
abundant olive oil
Gluten-free crispy Roquefort and walnut croquettes
Gluten-free Roquefort and walnut crispy croquettes recipe
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03/29/2019 12:36 UPDATED: 03/29/2019 19:10
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Are you tired of the usual croquettes? Try this original recipe for crispy Roquefort and walnut croquettes explained step by step.
Crispy Roquefort and gluten-free walnut croquettes are a nutritious and, above all, delicious option for coeliacs. That is, for people who suffer from inflammation of the small intestine due to the intake of gluten. Currently, this type of allergies has increased in the world population. Therefore, there is a need to present attractive and good-tasting alternatives to make gluten-free recipes more attractive. These croquettes can be enjoyed as a starter or as a side dish for main courses at lunch or dinner.
The combination of Roquefort cheese with walnuts becomes a novel and restorative way of preparing croquettes. Roquefort is a blue cheese that provides great nutrients to the body, highlighting calcium and sodium, among others. Walnuts, meanwhile, are a very healthy dried fruit that offer a significant dose of energy.
Ingredients:
For the bechamel:
- 80g of butter
- 6 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 12 walnuts
- 120g blue cheese
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
For the croquettes:
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs
- gluten free corn flakes
- 2 eggs
- abundant olive oil
How to prepare gluten-free Roquefort and walnut crispy croquettes:
- Chop the nuts into small pieces.
- warmth a skillet over medium warmth to soften the butter.
- Once melted, add the flour. Stir continuously until lightly toasted.
- Then add the milk and stir continuously to form a homogeneous mass, without lumps.
- Lower the heat and add a pinch of grated nutmeg, pepper and salt to taste. Next, add the Roquefort in pieces and the walnuts. Stir continuously until the cheese melts. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 90 minutes. The bechamel can be made a day before making the croquettes.
- Once the dough is cold, form the croquettes in the shape and size you prefer.
- Shred the corn flakes. Mix with the gluten-free flour.
- Beat the eggs and upload a pinch of salt.
- Heat the oil very well in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pass the croquettes through the egg and then through the corn flakes with flour.Fry on each facets till crisp and golden.
Take advantage of a special occasion to present at your table a good portion of crispy Roquefort croquettes and gluten-free nuts. You can accompany them with a nutritious green salad or a sauce that highlights their flavor.