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PRESENTATION

A nourishing main course prepared with chickpeas, potatoes, breadcrumbs, garlic, rosemary, black pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil.

INGREDIENTS:

Yields: 6–7 burgers

350 g cooked chickpeas (boiled)
(≈ 12.3 oz / about 2¼ cups)

3 medium potatoes
(≈ 450–500 g total / 16–18 oz)

7 tablespoons breadcrumbs
(≈ 35–40 g / 1.2–1.4 oz)

2 garlic cloves

Fresh rosemary, to taste

Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed

Black pepper, to taste

METOD

Boil the potatoes until tender.

Cook the chickpeas in water after soaking them overnight.

Blend the cooked chickpeas with a portion of the breadcrumbs.

Add the boiled potatoes and 1 garlic clove, then blend until smooth.

Add the remaining breadcrumbs and mix well.

Shape the mixture into burgers.

Optionally sprinkle the burgers with finely chopped rosemary after shaping.

Cook the chickpea and potato burgers in a lightly oiled nonstick pan until golden on both sides.

Serve as a main dish or in a classic sandwich with vegetables and sauces of choice.

ALLERGENS:

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity have been reported

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

Extra-virgin olive oil: allergy is uncommon; intolerance not described

Breadcrumbs: cereals containing gluten, as listed in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; potential cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to grasses, birch, or pellitory

Black pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): possible cross-reactivity in individuals with spice intolerance

Rosemary: possible reaction in individuals with spice intolerance

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Nutritional and Functional Benefits:

Garlic: immunostimulant properties; supports liver function and elimination of metabolic waste; hypocholesterolemic, hypolipidemic, antiplatelet, hypotensive, and hypoglycemic effects that support cardiovascular health.

Chickpeas: support immune system function and glycemic regulation; due to their mineral, vitamin, and antioxidant content, they protect cardiovascular health; suitable for individuals with kidney disease; beneficial for liver function.

Extra-virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E, which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids.

Breadcrumbs: cereals stimulate serotonin synthesis, supporting mood and counteracting depression.

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and Vitamin C, powerful antioxidants that combat free radicals and support immune and cardiovascular health; beneficial for liver function; provide folic acid involved in serotonin production, supporting mood and counteracting depression.

Black pepper: contains piperine, a potent antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity, reduces cholesterol levels, and activates metabolism; recommended for individuals with cardiovascular conditions.

Rosemary: rich in compounds that support kidney function (diuretic effect), cardiovascular health (promotes perspiration), and liver function (stimulates bile secretion).

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia or weight loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Constipation

Not recommended for individuals with:

• Constipation with bloating/flatulence
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing difficulties)
• Oral mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)