Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

A classic second course prepared with meat, garlic, black pepper, burger bread, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, Dijon mustard, mixed salad (spinach, rocket and romaine lettuce), cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 450 g (about 1 lb) lean ground turkey (or lean ground beef, ~93% lean)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns (low-sodium or no-salt added)
• 250 g (about 8.8 oz / 3–4 cups) shredded lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 60 g (about 2 oz / ½ cup) red onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)

For the side salad:

• 2 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 125 g (about 4.4 oz / 1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 60 g (about 2 oz / ½ cup) cucumber, sliced
• 60 g (about 2 oz / ½ cup) carrots, shredded
• 60 g (about 2 oz / ½ cup) radishes, sliced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Preparation

In a bowl, mix the minced turkey with the minced garlic and black pepper until smooth.

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions

Shape each portion into a meatball.

On a preheated grill, place the burgers over medium heat and cook them for about 5-7 minutes on each side

Place each burger on a bun and garnish with chopped lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion.

Spread Dijon mustard on top of the bun.

While the burgers are cooking, start preparing the side salad: in a bowl, combine the salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, chopped carrots and radishes.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the salad and stir gently to combine.

Serve the salad together with the grilled burger

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Cucumber: cases of individual intolerance described

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

Lettuce: individual 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

Hamburger bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Radish: possible individual allergy

Arugula: possible individual intolerance

Mustard: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Spinach: possible cases of individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Meat: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Meat in general: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Cucumber: Favorable to kidney function and stone prevention; also favorable to liver function. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Lettuce: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants-It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Romaine lettuce: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Bread. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

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.

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Radish: provides B vitamins, vit. C, folate and minerals favorable to the proper functioning of the nervous system, the cardiovascular system and the urinary system,

Arugula: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Mustard: able to strengthen the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Spinach: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

In the presence of dysphagia (chewing and swallowing problems), present the whole hamburgers to the child and then cut them into small pieces of uniform size accompanied by sauce.

With caution in consideration of tenderness, roughness. spiciness and acidity in case of Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)