Source: era-online.org

Presentation

Second course low protein based on meatballs prepared with lentils, shallots, tahini, curry, rosemary, oregano, mint, chilli, salt and bread or flour with a low protein content.

Ingredients

for 2 servings (9 meatballs)

Cooked and drained lentils:  240 g (8.5 oz / ≈ 1¼ cups)

Tahini:  20 g (1 tbsp / 0.7 oz)

Shallots:  25 g (0.9 oz / ≈ 2 tbsp chopped)

Mint leaves:  2 g (0.07 oz / ≈ 1 tbsp loosely packed)

Rosemary:  to taste (≈ 1 tsp chopped / 1 sprig)

Oregano:  to taste (≈ 1 tsp / 1 g)

Curry powder:  5 g (1 large tbsp / 0.18 oz)

Flour or mix:  40 g (1.4 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup)

Salt:  to taste (≈ ¼–½ tsp)

Ground chilli:  to taste (≈ ¼ tsp)

Method

Drain and rinse the lentils well

Put half of it in a mixer together with the shallots, tahini, curry, rosemary, oregano, mint and a pinch of salt.

Cut everything coarsely and transfer the mixture to a bowl, to which you will add the chilli pepper and flour.

Stir and add the remaining unchopped lentils. The mixture should be quite dry, so add supplemental flour if necessary.

Form 40g meatballs of the mixture with your hands and roll them in flour.

To fry: heat the oil and the meatballs will have to cook for 2 or 3 minutes on each side to form a golden crust but remain soft inside.

To bake: Place the meatballs on a baking sheet with baking paper and bake at 200°C for 10 minutes.

Allergens

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

Lentils: cases of lentil allergy described, albeit rare,

Mint: possible cross-reactivity in case of spice allergy

Oregano: reactivity in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, nepeta

Low-protein bread or flour: low gluten

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

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Shallots: cases of individual reactivity reported

Tahini or sesame cream: possible cross-reactivity in case of nut allergy

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

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

Mint: source of numerous antioxidants and potassium favorable to cardiovascular and liver function.

Oregano: provides antioxidants and vitamin E favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Shallots: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of 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.

Tahini or sesame cream: source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system.

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

In the presence of dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing), present the whole meatballs to the child and then crush them or cut them into small pieces of uniform size.

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

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea and Vomiting