Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course of German origin carrot, potatoes, pepper, spring onion, cooked ham, eggs, milk, chives, salt, pepper, nutmeg

Ingredients

For 8 people

Carrot – 1 small (≈ 60 g / 2.1 oz)

Potatoes – 1–2 medium (≈ 150 g / 5.3 oz total)

Bell pepper – 1 small (≈ 100 g / 3.5 oz)

Spring onion – 1 small (≈ 30 g / 1 oz)

Diced cooked ham – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Eggs – 6 large

Milk – 50 ml (1.7 fl oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons)

Chopped chives – 2 tablespoons (≈ 6 g / 0.2 oz)

Salt – to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Black pepper – to taste

Nutmeg – to taste (≈ a pinch)

Method

Peel the potatoes and carrot before finely dicing

Do the same with the bell pepper.

Simmer the potatoes, carrot and bell pepper in a pot (about 10-15 minutes, until tender.

Wash the spring onions and cut them into thin rings.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and sauté the diced and boiled potatoes, carrot and pepper together with the spring onions and diced ham, over medium heat.

Finely chop the chives

Beat the eggs with 50 ml of milk, a pinch of salt, pepper, nutmeg and chives.

Pour the mixture over the vegetables and let it firm up slightly.

Cook a little more before dividing into portions and serving

Allergens

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Spring 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

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

Nutmeg: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

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

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

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Cooking vegetables in plenty of unsalted water eliminates more potassium than cooking them directly in a pan.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act 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. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Spring onion: rich in selenium that 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 suitable for nephropathics. They provide 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.

Whole milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Provides and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E.K)

Nutmeg: source of vitamin A, carotenoids and manganese with antioxidant properties favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

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

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.

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. 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

Cooked ham deprived of visible fat, provides selenium which 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.

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
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Constipation
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea