Source: diabete.net

Presentation

First course consisting of a minestrone prepared with beans, chard, zucchini, extra virgin olive oil, pasta, onion, parsley, salt and pepper.

Ingredients

for two people:

Cannellini beans or borlotti beans (soaked overnight):  100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ½ cup dried)

Bean cooking water:  700 ml (23.7 fl oz / ≈ 3 cups)

Chard:  150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ 3 cups chopped)

Diced zucchini: 50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ½ small zucchini)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  4 teaspoons (≈ 20 ml / 0.7 fl oz)

Hail Mary pasta:  60 g (2.1 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Chopped onion: 1 small (≈ 50 g / 1.8 oz)

Parsley leaves, chopped:  1 tablespoon (≈ 3 g / 0.1 oz)

Salt:  to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Black pepper:  to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Method

Boil the beans in half, previously soaked and refreshed in running water.

Put the oil and the chopped mixture in a saucepan

As soon as it browns, add the beans, chard and zucchini

Season with salt and pepper

Stew the whole thing for a few minutes

Pour in the cooking water from the beans, diluted with cold water if it is not enough Cover the saucepan and finish cooking over moderate heat.

Increase the heat and throw the Hail Marys into the boiling soup.

Serve hot.

Allergens

Swiss chard: possible individual intolerance

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

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pasta: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

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

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Swiss chard: it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, favorable to the functioning of the immune system, purifying favorable to the proper functioning of the liver and favorable to hematopoiesis and improvement of cardiovascular circulation- A species that 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

Beans: A source of zinc and factors favourable to the proper functioning of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathics. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants, Especially if consumed with the peel they provide 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

Pasta: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

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

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

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.

Zucchini: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; 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

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia -Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis – Inflammation and injury of the oral cavity

Avoid administration in case of:

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