Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

Second course or single dish prepared with bread, avocado, cucumber, carrots, romaine lettuce, lemon juice and black pepper

Ingredients

for 2 servings
1 slice whole wheat bread
1/4 ripe avocado
60 g (about 1/2 cup) sliced cucumber
60 g (about 1/2 cup / 2.1 oz) shredded carrots
1 romaine lettuce leaf
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Cut the avocado into slices and mash it lightly with a fork

Cut the cucumber into slices

Spread the mashed avocado evenly on one side of the whole wheat bread. Arrange the sliced cucumber, grated carrots and romaine lettuce on top of the avocado cream.

Pour lemon juice over the vegetables

Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Top with the other slice of wholemeal bread

Cut in half

Serve

Allergens

Avocados: possible reactivity in case of mite and latex allergy

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

Cucumber: cases of individual intolerance described

Lettuce: individual cases of intolerance described

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Avocado: provides minerals, vitamins including E and C which supports the immune system and unsaturated fatty acids favorable to the functioning of the cardiovascular system by counteracting bad cholesterol and arterial hypertension. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression. 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

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 the functioning of the liver for the contribution 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

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

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

Wholemeal bread: source of fiber that supports the intestinal microbiota, improves intestinal transit and provides B vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system; also suitable for kidney patients. 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.

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Mucositis

Not recommended in case of:

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