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Presentation

Side dish prepared with dried cannellini beans, sage, onion, peeled tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper

Ingredients

for 4 people:

200 g (7.1 oz) dried cannellini beans
1 sprig of sage
1 onion
1 jar of peeled tomatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Preparation

Soak the beans overnight in plenty of cold water

Drain them and cook them in salted water.

Chop the onion with the sage

Brown it with oil

Add the peeled tomatoes and let it cook.

Drain the freshly cooked beans keeping aside a little of their cooking water Add them to the tomato sauce

Leave to cook for a few minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the water kept aside.

Allergens

Cannellini: possible cross-reaction in case of parietaria allergy

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

peeled tomatoes,

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

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Bean: a valid ally for the functionality of the immune system and against cardiovascular risk; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Indicated in cases of chronic constipation due to the richness of vegetable fibers. 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

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

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides 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. 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

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

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Constipation
• Mucositis

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation with meteorism
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)