Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course of Hungarian origin prepared with pork, chicken meat, zucchini, onions, garlic, savory, marjoram, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, paprika, verbena,

Ingredients
Serves 3

Main ingredients:

• 240 g pork leg (about 8.5 oz / 0.53 lb)
• 400 g chicken breast (about 14 oz / 0.9 lb)
• 1 zucchini (about 200 g / 7 oz)
• 4 onions

Meat marinade:

• 8 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons savory
• 2 teaspoons marjoram
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon lemon verbena

Zucchini marinade:

• 1 teaspoon savory
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 pinch paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (about 30 ml / 1 fl oz)

Method

For the marinade, mix the ingredients thoroughly in a little olive oil Cut the meat into rather large cubes.

Divide the marinade equally into two terrines and transfer the pork to one mixing bowl and the chicken breast to the other.

Pour enough olive oil over both portions of meat to cover it

Mix well

Cover and leave in the refrigerator for 1 day.

Cut the zucchini into rings a finger wide

Cut the rings into four parts.

Sprinkle the zucchini pieces with spices

Add a little olive oil

Cover and leave to flavor for 1 day.

Cut the onions into eight parts for the shashlik; The onion pieces can also be divided in half.

Skewer the onion on a shashlik stick or metal skewer first, then the meat and finally the zucchini

Repeat the procedure twice.

Grill the skewers on a barbecue or bake them in the oven until they are red.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

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

Marjoram: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, oregano, nepeta.

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

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

Savory or Pepper Herb: described cases of allergy to both summer and winter

Verbena: some substances contained in broad beans, peas and verbena are toxic to people with favism. To trigger the symptoms, it may be sufficient to inhale the smell of these substances or the pollen of these plants.

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

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.

Pork: 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.

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

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

Marjoram: good source of antioxidants that promote the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

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

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.

Savory or pepper herb: summer is rich in antioxidants and can help control cholesterol, while winter pepper promotes diuresis and vasodilation.

Verbena: it has, among other purifying properties, for the liver

Zucchini: provides 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 nephropathics; 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

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)