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Presentation

Low-protein second course of German origin consisting of a stew prepared with peas, onion, pork, rapeseed oil, potatoes. carrots, celeriac, leek, bay leaf, marjoram, parsley, salt and pepper.

Ingredients
Serves 6

• 250 g dried yellow peas or chickpeas (about 8.8 oz / 1¼ cups)
• 80 g onion (about 2.8 oz / ½ medium onion)
• 300 g pork (about 10.5 oz / 0.66 lb)
• 20 g rapeseed oil (about 2 tablespoons / 0.7 fl oz)
• 400 g potatoes (about 14 oz / 4–6 small potatoes)
• 250 g carrots (about 8.8 oz / 2–3 medium carrots)
• 120 g celeriac (about 4.2 oz / 1 cup diced)
• 70 g leek (about 2.5 oz / ½ medium leek)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 g dried marjoram (about 1 teaspoon)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, to taste

Method

Soak the peas overnight in 1.5 liters of cold water.

The next day, remove the onion and cut it into thin cubes.

Remove the soaking water, rinse the peas and let them drain.

Cut the pork into medium-large slices.

Heat the oil in a large pan

Add the pork and onion and sauté.

Add the peas with 1.2 L of fresh water and let it simmer for 1 hour over medium heat.

In the meantime, clean, wash and peel the vegetables.

Divide the potatoes in half.

Cut carrots, celery and leek into thick slices.

Add the vegetables and bay leaf to the peas

Add the marjoram.

Let the stew simmer for another 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.

Season with salt and pepper.

Remove the bay leaf.

Cook again

Serve hot

Allergens

Laurel: possible individual allergy

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

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

Marjoram: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, oregano, nepeta,,,,

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Peas: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria. The intake of peas should be avoided in case of favism.

Leek: cases of individual reactivity reported, possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Celeriac: potentially allergenic

Notes

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Laurel: leaves and berries have diuretic properties, the leaves are rich in vitamin C favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system, minerals favorable to the production of red blood cells and the functioning of the cardiovascular system

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for liver function for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of 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 suitable for nephropathic patients.

Marjoram: good source of antioxidants that promote the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system.

Rapeseed oil: rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant;  It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Peas: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provide 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

Leek: contains ingredients favorable to diuresis and antioxidants favorable to the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system

Parsley: 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 and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Celeriac: has diuretic properties

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Nausea – vomiting

Product not intended for subjects with:

• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia