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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with lamb shoulder, semolina, eggplant, zucchini, pepper, onion, tomatoes, salt, extra virgin olive oil, pepper

Ingredients

for 4 people:

Lamb shoulder : 400 g (14.1 oz / ≈ 0.88 lb)

Semolina: 360 g (12.7 oz / ≈ 3 cups)

Eggplant:  200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1 medium, diced)

Zucchini:  400 g (14.1 oz / ≈ 2 medium, diced)

Yellow pepper: 200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1 medium, diced)

Red pepper: 200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1 medium, diced)

Onion: 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ 1 medium, chopped)

Peeled tomatoes: 200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1 cup chopped)

Salt: to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Extra virgin olive oil: 80 g / 80 ml (≈ 6½ tablespoons)

Black pepper: to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Skewers (laurel stalks): 4 pieces

Method

With a brush soaked in water, wet the semolina

Sift it and form the grains to prepare the couscous.

Steam it.

Wash the vegetables and cut them into cubes.

In a pan, with extra virgin olive oil, fry the onion

Add the vegetables and let them brown.

Add the peeled tomatoes, and continue cooking, dosing salt and pepper.

Cut the lamb shoulder into regular cubes

Grill them.

Once the meat is cooked, prepare the skewers with the laurel stalks.

Serve.

Allergens

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

Aubergine: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of grass allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

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

Semolina: presence of gluten

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:

Lamb: meat 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

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

Aubergine: 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 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 the depressed

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.

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

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.

Semolina: provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

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
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea
• Constipation with meytheorism