Source: diabete.net

Presentation

First course consisting of a soup prepared with beans, broccoli, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli pepper and salt

Ingredients

Dried white beans:  350 g (12.3 oz / ≈ 1¾ cups)

Broccoli rabe (rapini):  4 bunches (≈ 400 g / 14 oz)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  50 g / 50 ml (≈ 3½ tablespoons)

Garlic cloves:  2 cloves (≈ 6 g / 0.2 oz)

Hot pepper:  to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon crushed or 1 small chili)

Salt:  to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Method

Soak the beans the night before

Cook them in an earthenware pot with a liter and a half of water without salt.

Boil the vegetables in a little salted water

Drain it and add it to the beans after removing some of the water

Season with a sauté of garlic, oil and chilli.

Serve hot

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Broccoli: possible individual intolerance

Beans: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

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.

Broccoli: rich in mineral salts, vitamins C, B1, B2 and carotenoids that support the immune system and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Suitable in cases of chronic constipation due to the richness of vegetable fibers. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Bean: a valid ally for the functionality of the immune system and against cardiovascular risk; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Indicated in cases of chronic constipation due to the richness of vegetable fibers. 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

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

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol indexes and hinders its formation on the arteries. It contains vitamins A, D and E and is very effective in activating the venous and capillary circulation. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia -Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis – Inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity, with caution according to the degree of spiciness

Avoid administration in case of:

• Constipation
• Diarrhea if the peel is present
• Dysphagia (Chewing – swallowing problems) if not creamy in consistency