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PRESENTATION

A low-sodium first course consisting of a risotto prepared with Carnaroli rice, onion, vegetable broth, butter, extra virgin olive oil, raisins, Madeira wine, yogurt, and almonds.

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 4

• 400 g (about 14 oz) Carnaroli rice
• 1 onion
• 1 liter (about 4 cups) salt-free vegetable broth
• 30 g (about 2 tbsp) butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 50 g (about 3½ tbsp) raisins (sultanas)
• 6 tablespoons Madeira wine
• 1 container plain white yogurt
• 15 g (about 1 tbsp) chopped almonds

METOD

Soak the raisins in the Madeira wine until softened.

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter and add the thinly sliced onion; sauté until golden.

Add the rice and toast it for a few minutes, stirring.

Pour in the Madeira wine and let it evaporate for a couple of minutes.

Add two ladles of hot broth and cook the rice, continuing to add boiling broth a little at a time as it is absorbed.

About 5 minutes before the rice is fully cooked, add the drained, chopped raisins and continue stirring.

Stir in the yogurt to cream the risotto.

Sprinkle with the chopped almonds.

Serve immediately.

ALLERGENS:

Vegetable broth: check ingredients to ensure the absence of celery or other allergenic components.

Butter: milk allergens (except clarified butter).

Onion: possible reactivity in individuals with nickel allergy, due to its ability to concentrate nickel.

Almonds: listed among allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011; possible cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to birch or grasses.

Extra virgin olive oil: allergy is uncommon; no intolerance described.

Rice: allergy is very common in the Far East and rare in Italy and Europe; possible cross-reaction in individuals sensitive to grasses.

Raisins: possible presence of sulfites.

Madeira wine: contains sulfites, listed among allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

Yogurt: contains milk proteins and lactose.

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

The wine may also be used in recipes intended for children, as the alcohol evaporates during cooking, while the aroma remains.

Health Benefits of the Ingredients:

Onion: rich in selenium, supporting immune function, and helps stabilize blood glucose levels; provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides associated with cardiovascular risk, while also supporting liver detoxification. Suitable for individuals with kidney disease.

Almonds: a source of vitamin E, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the immune and cardiovascular systems; also suitable for individuals with kidney disease and beneficial for liver function.

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

Madeira wine: rich in resveratrol, with antioxidant properties; helps reduce “bad” cholesterol and increase “good” cholesterol, lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Yogurt: a fermented food rich in live cultures that regulate intestinal flora and support immune system function; beneficial for liver function due to its probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Also suitable for individuals with:

• Mucositis, only if well cooked and smooth
• Xerostomia (dry mouth), if well cooked
• Dysphagia, only if served in pieces of uniform size and consistency
• Constipation

Not recommended in cases of:

• Diarrhea