Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with seitan, onion, lemon, ginger, flour, extra virgin olive oil, chilli pepper

Ingredients

for 2-3 people

Natural seitan – 4 slices (≈ 200 g / 7 oz)

Onion – 1 medium (≈ 120 g / 4.2 oz)

Lemon – 1 lemon (juice + optional zest)

Fresh ginger – 1–2 cm piece (≈ 5 g / 0.18 oz, grated)

Flour – 1 tablespoon (≈ 8 g / 0.28 oz)

Extra-virgin olive oil – 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz)

Chili pepper (optional) – to taste

Method

Wash the lemon and grate the zest, then squeeze out the juice.

Grate the ginger in the desired amount

Slice the onion and sauté it in a pan with the oil and juice of half a lemon.

Slicing the seitan

Flour it and add it to the onion.

Sauté, add the remaining lemon juice, zest and grated ginger and cook until the seitan is golden brown, stirring

If necessary, wet with a few tablespoons of water.

If necessary, add chili pepper and even more lemon juice

Allergens

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

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Seitan: presence of wheat and soy, included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Ginger: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

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

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and 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

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

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

Seitan: useful for liver function for the supply of probiotics

Ginger: helps fight the sense of nausea and also has anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion and strengthens the immune system

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Avoid administration in case of:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis – Inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity, depending on the degree of acidity and spiciness
• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)
• Diarrhea