Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course of Spanish origin prepared with carrot, onion, garlic, potato, pork, beef, white wine, tomato, thyme, rosemary, pepper, nutmeg, extra virgin olive oil, margarine, whole milk

Ingredients

For 2 people

Carrot (small):  1 (≈ 50 g / 1.8 oz)

Onion (small):  1 (≈ 60 g / 2.1 oz)

Garlic:  1 clove (≈ 3 g / 0.1 oz)

Potato (small):  140 g (4.9 oz)

Lean pork tenderloin, minced:  60 g (2.1 oz)

Medium-lean minced beef:  60 g (2.1 oz)

White wine:  60 ml (2 fl oz / ≈ 4 tablespoons)

Water:  50 ml (1.7 fl oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)

Tomato paste:  1 tablespoon (≈ 15 g / 0.5 oz)

Thyme:  to taste (≈ 1 teaspoon / 1 g)

Rosemary:  to taste (≈ 1 teaspoon chopped / 1 g)

Black pepper – to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Nutmeg: – to taste (≈ ⅛ teaspoon)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  to taste (≈ 1 tablespoon / 15 ml)

Margarine:  1 tablespoon (≈ 15 g / 0.5 oz)

Whole milk:  (3.5% fat) – 25 ml (0.85 fl oz / ≈ 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons)

Method

Soak the potatoes and chopped vegetables in water for at least 2 hours.

Boil all the vegetables twice, changing the water between cooking

Chop the garlic, onion and carrot separately, keeping the potatoes aside for mashing.

Mash the potatoes with the milk and margarine, adding pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Gradually add water until the desired density is achieved.

Brown the meat in a pan with oil over high heat for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.

Add the chopped vegetables, a tablespoon of tomato paste and a sprig of thyme and rosemary each

Sauté everything for 10-15 minutes

Deglaze with the wine and water and reduce until the sauce is quite thick (about 15-20 minutes).

When ready to serve, remove the thyme and rosemary

Transfer the meat to a bowl and cover it with the mashed potatoes, au gratin for a few minutes in the oven.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

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

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

Margarine: possible allergy or intolerance problems based on the seeds of origin

Nutmeg: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Thyme: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wine that can also be used in the recipe for children as the alcohol evaporates during cooking but the aroma remains

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.

Pork: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Beef: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

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. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Whole milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Provides and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E.K)

Margarines: especially the versions enriched with omega-3 and plant sterols help reduce total blood cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health.

Nutmeg: source of vitamin A, carotenoids and manganese with antioxidant properties favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

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

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply 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

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides 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, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Thymus: has a favorable action on liver function (cholagogue or choleretic) and diuretic due to the action of chlorogenic and caffeic acids

White wine: (moderate consumption) counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke and has a purifying and detoxifying activity favorable to the proper functioning of the liver

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)