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Presentation

Second course consisting of hamburger, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, chilli fennel and cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

For the burger

Hamburger meat

Burger mix – 35 g (1.2 oz / ≈ ¼ cup, depending on mix)

Water – 45 ml (1.5 fl oz / 3 tablespoons)

Extra-virgin olive oil – 10 g / 10 ml (0.34 fl oz / ≈ 2 teaspoons)

Salt – 1 pinch (≈ 1 g / 0.03 oz)

Black pepper – 1 pinch

Stewed fennel

Fennel – 150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ 1½ cups sliced)

Cherry tomatoes – 50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup)

Extra-virgin olive oil – 10 g / 10 ml (0.34 fl oz / ≈ 2 teaspoons)

Chili pepper – to taste (fresh or dried, ≈ 1 pinch)

Method

Weigh the various ingredients

Mix them

Form the burger

Grease a small pan

Brown the burger for half a minute on each side.

Cut the fennel into strips

Wash them by leaving them to soak a little.

Prepare a sauté with oil, chopped onion and a little chilli.

Add the fennel without draining it too much

Add a pinch of salt

Cook over low heat, adding a few chopped tomatoes almost at the end of cooking.

Allergens

Fennel: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Birch, Artemisia and Composite

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Burgers: Meat is 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.,

Fennel: favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system because they are rich in vitamin K, which helps protect the arteries and nitrates that reduce blood pressure, slow down the aging of the arteries, improve the functionality of the lining of blood vessels. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

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.

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol indexes and hinders its formation on the arteries. It contains vitamins A, D and E and is very effective in activating the venous and capillary circulation. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

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.

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Constipation

With caution in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing) present the whole hamburgers to the child and then cut them into small pieces of uniform size accompanied by sauce
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) in consideration of tenderness, roughness and spiciness