Mushroom tempeh

Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with tempeh, champignon mushrooms, onion, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, rosemary, pepper

Ingredients

Tempeh – 160 g (5.6 oz / 2 medallions)

Button mushrooms – 350 g (12.3 oz / ≈ 3 cups, sliced)

Onion – ½ medium (≈ 50 g / 1.8 oz, finely chopped)

Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 teaspoons (≈ 10 ml / 0.34 fl oz)

Lemon juice – ½ lemon (≈ 15 ml / 1 tablespoon)

Rosemary – to taste (≈ 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped or ½ teaspoon dried)

Black pepper – to taste

Method

Cut the tempeh into small pieces

Coarsely chop the onion.

Brown in a little oil and with a sprig of rosemary for a few minutes.

The tempeh should be slightly toasted.

In the meantime, clean the mushrooms.

Slice them and add them to the tempeh.

Season with a sprinkling of pepper

Stir.

Cook with the lid closed for about 10 minutes.

Complete cooking uncovered for a few minutes to evaporate excess moisture.

Grate the zest of half a lemon and deglaze with the juice

Stir.

Serve immediately.

Allergens

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Mushrooms: cases of intolerance described

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Tempeh: produced from soy included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Champignon mushrooms: contain vitamin C and selenium that help counteract oxidative stress and protect cells from damage, B vitamins that promote metabolism and the nervous system and beta-glucans that are favorable to the immune system and organic defenses.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Soy: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and against cardiovascular risk; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed whole, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

Safety / Intended use

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