Baked vegetables

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Presentation

Cooked side dish prepared with potatoes, carrots, onions, extra virgin olive oil, thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper

Ingredients

for 7 people:

Potatoes: 500 g (17.6 oz / ≈ 3 medium potatoes)

Carrots: 300 g (10.6 oz / ≈ 3 medium carrots)

Onions: 2 medium (≈ 300 g / 10.6 oz)

Extra-virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

Thyme, sage, rosemary: to taste (≈ 1–2 sprigs each / or 1–2 teaspoons dried total)

Oregano: to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon / 1 g)

Salt: to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Black pepper: to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°.

Clean, wash and cut the onions into slices,

Cut the potatoes and carrots into small pieces.

Place in a baking dish and mix everything with the herbs

Wet them with oil.

Bake for 10 minutes,

Stir and cook for another 20, stirring every 5 minutes.

When the vegetables are tender and golden, remove them from the oven.

Serve them hot.

Allergens

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Oregano: reactivity in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, nepeta

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

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

Sage: Possible cross-reactivity in case of sensitivity to composites

Thyme: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

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

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

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

Oregano: provides antioxidants and vitamin E favorable to the proper functioning of the immune 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. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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.

Sage: contains chlorophyll which has detoxifying properties and promotes the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Thymus: has a favorable action on liver function (cholagogue or choleretic) and diuretic due to the action of chlorogenic and caffeic acids

Safety / Intended use

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