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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course prepared with broad beans, barley, spring onion, carrot, basil, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese, salt

Ingredients

(for 4 people)

Peeled dried broad beans:  250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 1½ cups)

Pearl barley: 150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Spring onion:  50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ½ cup chopped)

Carrot:  20 g (0.7 oz / ≈ 2 tablespoons chopped)

Fresh basil:  1 sprig (≈ 1 teaspoon chopped / 1 g)

Fresh parsley:  10 g (0.35 oz / ≈ 2 tablespoons chopped)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  40 g / 40 ml (≈ 3 tablespoons)

Pecorino cheese:  30 g (1 oz / ≈ ¼ cup grated)

Salt:  to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Method

Soak the broad beans for about 12 hours, in a large container because they will increase in volume.

If you can, change the water after about 6 hours

Drain the fava beans and cover them with fresh water.

Finely chop the spring onion and carrot.

Put the spring onion and carrot in a large pot with a drizzle of oil and let it fry for a few minutes.

Add the rinsed broad beans under water and cover with a liter and a half of warm water. Season with salt and cook until the broad beans are completely undone.

At this point, add the barley and cook for about 20 minutes.

When the barley is cooked, turn off the heat and pour the soup into a bowl. Season the soup with pecorino cheese and a drizzle of oil.

Finely chop the basil and parsley and use them to decorate the soup.

Allergens

Basil: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria or spices

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

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

Broad beans: possible allergies in predisposed individuals; cause of favism, reaction to the intake of broad beans in subjects with a genetic abnormality (absence of the enzyme G6PD: glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Barley: cereal containing gluten covered by EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pecorino: milk allergens

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Basil: rich in carotenoids, substances that support 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. 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

Spring onion: rich in selenium that 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 suitable for nephropathics. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Broad beans: rich in iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, selenium and many vitamins, especially ascorbic acid which helps support the immune system and neutralizes the action of free radicals, promote hematopoiesis and help reduce cholesterolemia and blood sugar, promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular system. 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

Barley: bearer of factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulate blood sugar; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood. 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

Pecorino: useful for the proper functioning of the liver if matured . The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

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.

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 and diarrhea if the peel is present
• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)