Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

Second course consisting of a savory pie prepared with onions, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, skimmed milk or rice “milk” or soy “milk”, cauliflower, cheese, paprika

Ingredients
for 4 servings

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
120 g (about 1 cup / 4.2 oz) chopped onions
5 large eggs
120 g (about 1/2 cup / 4.2 oz) skim milk, rice milk, or soy milk
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning
400 g (about 14 oz / 4 cups) chopped cauliflower
125 g (about 4.4 oz / 1 cup) shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon paprika

Method

Preheat the oven to 190 °C

Lightly grease a 25 cm cake pan with olive oil or butter. Spread the onions evenly in the baking dish

Bake while you prepare the other ingredients.

In a small bowl, beat the eggs, salt-free seasoning, and milk with a whisk.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven with gloves and spread the cauliflower and cheese evenly.

Pour the egg mixture over the cauliflower, onions and cheese.

Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown

Serve

Allergens

“soy milk” :  soy is included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011, which can generate a cross-reaction even in cases of allergy to Gramineae, Birch and Parietaria.

Rice “milk”: (allergy very common in the Far East, almost unknown in Italy and Europe). Possible cross-reaction in case of grass sensitivity

Cauliflower: possible reaction in case of allergy to birch or spices

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

Cheese: milk allergens

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

“Milk” is a very common term but by law it can only be used for the mammary secretion of animals. In fact, in 2017 the Court of Justice of the European Union prohibited the use of the term “milk” for plant products.

It is therefore correct to speak of a drink

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Rice “milk”: provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients:

Soy “milk”: provides isoflavones, phytoestrogens useful for improving the functionality of the cardiovascular system and reducing cholesterol levels, and potassium useful for regulating blood pressure.

Cauliflower: rich in vitamins A and K that help the liver in purifying 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. A species that 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.

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

Cheeses: 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.

Partially or totally skimmed milk: favorable for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system – The presence of tryptophan allows you to counteract depression

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

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not to be administered in case of:

• Nausea – vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) in consideration of the spiciness
• Constipation with meteorism
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia