Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course of French origin prepared with beef, carrots, red wine, bouquet garni, garlic, onion, pepper

Ingredients

Serves 4

400 g (14.1 oz) beef stew meat

800 g (28.2 oz) carrots

1 glass (about 150 ml / 5 fl oz) red wine

1 glass (about 150 ml / 5 fl oz) water

1 bouquet garni

2 garlic cloves

1 onion

pepper, to taste

Method

Slice the carrots, leave them in warm water for 2 hours and remove the water.

Sauté the meat in a cast iron pot with a tablespoon of oil and finely chopped onions.

When the meat is well browned, deglaze with red wine and water.

Add the pepper, bouquet garni, garlic and sliced carrots.

Cover and simmer for 2 hours.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Aromatic herbs bouquet garni or bouquet: variable composition of thyme, bay leaf, parsley, sage, rosemary, cloves and allspice (see allergenic characteristics of each plant).

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

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

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wine that can also be used in the recipe for children as the alcohol evaporates during cooking but the aroma remains

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.

Aromatic herbs bouquet garni or fragrant bunch: salt substitutes to flavor dishes

Beef: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

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. It provides 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.

Red wine: (moderate consumption) rich in resveratrol, it has antioxidant properties, counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, counteracting the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)