Source: diabete.net

Presentation

First course consisting of a soup prepared with meatballs made with turkey meat, eggs, bread and garlic, cooked in broth, with green beans, chopped carrots, onions, garlic cloves, pasta, salt and pepper

Ingredients

for 8 people:

Turkey meat:  800 g (1.76 lb / ≈ 1¾ lb)

Egg whites:  2 (≈ 60 g / 2.1 oz)

Garlic:  4 cloves (≈ 12 g / 0.4 oz)

Breadcrumbs:  1 tablespoon (≈ 7 g / 0.25 oz)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  to taste (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 ml)

Chicken broth:  to taste (≈ 250–500 ml / 1–2 cups)

Black pepper:  to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Green beans:  to taste (≈ 200 g / 7 oz)

Carrots:  4 medium (≈ 300 g / 10.6 oz)

Tomatoes:  4 medium (≈ 500 g / 17.6 oz)

Onions:  2 medium (≈ 300 g / 10.6 oz)

Pasta:  250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 2½ cups dry)

Salt:  to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Method

For the meatballs, mix the minced turkey meat with egg whites, breadcrumbs and 2 cloves of minced garlic.

Divide into 32 meatballs.

Spread in a large pot with olive oil

Cook over medium heat until the meatballs are browned on all sides.

Add 2 quarts of chicken broth, 3 cups of water, 2 cups of green beans, chopped carrots, chopped onions, and the remaining garlic cloves.

Cook and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and wait for the vegetables to soften

Bring back to a boil.

Add the pasta (e.g. split spaghetti) and chopped tomato.

Reduce heat and cook the pasta is al dente.

Season with salt and pepper.

Serve

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Chicken broth: check the composition for celery or other allergenic ingredients

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

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

Green beans: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria

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

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

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

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Chicken broth: source of proteins, minerals, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Turkey meat: selenium carrier that supports the immune system and free of saturated fats that do not compromise liver and circulatory system function

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution 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

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. 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

Green beans: provide 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, they provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Bread. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Pasta: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic 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.

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.

Eggs: source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia -Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• With caution based on tenderness, roughness in case of Mucositis – Inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity

Avoid administration in case of:

• Constipation
• Diarrhea if the peel is present
• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)