Source: diabete.net

Presentation

Side dish made with spinach, mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pepper, salt, lemon juice

Ingredients
Serves 6

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (about 30 ml / 1 fl oz)
• 300 g spinach (about 10.5 oz / 8–10 cups fresh)
• 500 g champignon mushrooms or other mushrooms (about 1.1 lb)
• 2 garlic cloves
• Black pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 30 ml / 1 fl oz)

Method

In a skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the oil.

Add the crushed garlic

Sauté for 10 seconds.

Add the mushrooms

Sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the spinach,

Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Add lemon juice, salt and pepper

Serve.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

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

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.

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.

Porcini mushrooms: supply of elements favorable to the proper functioning of metabolism, immune system and cardiovascular system.

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.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

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

Not recommended in case of:

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)