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Presentation

Second course consisting of hamburgers prepared with lentils, extra virgin olive oil, curry, ginger, pepper, chilli, bread, chives, lettuce and a mayonnaise prepared with yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, mustard, pepper and chives.

Ingredients

 Serves 4

For the Lentil Burgers:

300 g canned lentils (10.6 oz / about 1½ cups; about 260 g drained / 9.2 oz)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz)
2 teaspoons curry powder (about 4 g / 0.14 oz)
1 teaspoon ground ginger (about 2 g / 0.07 oz)
Black pepper, to taste
Red chili pepper, to taste
50 g stale Tuscan bread (1.8 oz / about 1 cup cubed)
Fresh chives, to taste (about 10 stalks / 1 tablespoon chopped)

Whole wheat burger buns (4 buns)
Lettuce leaves (about 4 cups loosely packed / 100 g / 3.5 oz)

For the Yogurt Mayonnaise:

1 small container plain low-fat yogurt (150 g / 5.3 oz / about ⅔ cup)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz)
A few drops lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon / 5 ml / 0.17 fl oz)
1 teaspoon mustard (5 g / 0.18 oz)
White pepper, to taste
Fresh chives, to taste (about 1 tablespoon chopped)

Method

Combine all the ingredients

Blended

Let it rest in the refrigerator for an hour.

For the mayonnaise, in a tall glass combine the ingredients

Blended

Let it rest in the refrigerator until the burgers are cooked.

Form the burgers

Cook them in a non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil, until they are golden on both sides (it will take a couple of minutes on each side).

Cut the sandwich in half

Add lettuce, burger and yogurt mayonnaise.

Allergens

Curry: presence of mustard and other spices (check on the label)

Chives: possible cross-reaction in case of garlic and onion allergy

Lettuce: individual cases of intolerance described

Lentils: cases of lentil allergy described, albeit rare,

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

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

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

Yogurt: milk proteins and lactose

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:

Curry: able to strengthen the immune system

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.

Lettuce: rich in carotenoids that support 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-It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Lentils: bearer of factors promoting the functionality of the immune system and regulating blood sugar and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that 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

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

Wholemeal bread: source of fiber that supports the intestinal microbiota, improves intestinal transit and provides B vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system; also suitable for kidney patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; 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

Mustard: able to strengthen the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Yoghurt: fermented products rich in lactic ferments that regulate the intestinal flora and promote the functionality of the immune system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

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

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Safety / Intended use

Can be administered in case of:

• Transplantation
• Renal impairment
• Dialysis

Intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

In the presence of dysphagia (chewing and swallowing problems), present the whole hamburgers to the child and then cut them into small pieces of uniform size accompanied by sauce.

With caution in consideration of tenderness, roughness, spiciness and acidity in the case of Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)