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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course of Spanish origin prepared with veal, chicken, chickpeas, potatoes, sausage, cabbage, green beans, leeks, raw ham, cherry tomatoes, coriander, salt

Ingredients

for 4 people:

100 g (3.5 oz) lean veal and beef
80 g (2.8 oz) chicken
200 g (7.1 oz) chickpeas
100 g (3.5 oz) potatoes
100 g (3.5 oz) sausage
100 g (3.5 oz) savoy cabbage
100 g (3.5 oz) green beans
100 g (3.5 oz) leeks
50 g (1.8 oz) cured ham
100 g (3.5 oz) ripe cherry tomatoes
Coriander seeds, to taste
Salt, to taste

Preparation

Soak the chickpeas for 12 hours.

Put a pot with cold water on the stove, the meats and chickpeas well drained.

Boil slowly and skim well.

Add the vegetables, starting with the hardest ones to cook: the cabbage, the leek in small pieces, the green beans, the tomatoes cut in half.

Cook over low heat for about an hour and remove the vegetables and meats as they are cooked.

Crush the garlic clove with the saffron and coriander seeds and add this pesto to the pot, almost at the end of cooking.

Serve the olla podrida in three trays: one with meat, one with chickpeas and one with vegetables.

Allergens

Chickpeas: contain proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals

Coriander: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composites

Beans: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria

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

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Leek: cases of individual reactivity reported, possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Savoy cabbage: possible reaction in case of allergy to birch or spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Veal: 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.

Chickpeas: bearer of factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulate blood sugar and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts 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.

Coriander: useful in case of digestive problems also stimulating the appetite and able to alleviate tiredness and fatigue.

Green beans: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and 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, they provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Chicken: lean white meats are selenium carriers that support the immune system and free of saturated fats that do not compromise the function of the liver and circulatory system

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

Leek: contains ingredients favorable to diuresis and antioxidants favorable to the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system

Prosciutto: deprived of visible fat, it provides selenium that supports the immune system.

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.

Sausage: source of protein, B vitamins and minerals such as zinc and iron important for the health of bones, muscles, and the nervous system.

Savoy cabbage: rich in vitamins A and K that help the liver in purification activities and powerful natural anti-inflammatory, able to prevent and alleviate inflammatory and heart diseases. Also suitable for nephropathics. 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

Vitamin E strengthens the immune system, has a preventive function against many cancers and protects the digestive mucous membranes.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea