Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

An appetizer of German origin prepared with onion, butter, salt, cream cheese, sour cream, chives and pepper

Ingredients

Serves 4

2 medium onions

2 tablespoons butter

Sea salt, to taste

225 g (7.9 oz) cream cheese

225 g (7.9 oz) sour cream

2 tablespoons chopped chives

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Cut the onions into slices

Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan.

Add the onions with a little salt and let them brown

Let them cool.

Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, chives and onions in a mixing bowl

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

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

Chives: possible cross-reaction in case of garlic and onion allergy

Spreadable cheese: milk allergens

Sour cream or crème fraiche: milk allergens

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

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

Chives: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system and liver function.

Spreadable cheese: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of flora useful for the protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Sour cream or crème fraiche: rich in lactic ferments that regulate the intestinal flora and promote the functionality of the immune system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; 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.

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) with regard to the degree of acidity
• Dysphagia (difficulty chewing and swallowing)

With caution in case of:

• Diarrhea