Source: liverfoundation.org

PRESENTATION

A unique first course prepared with pumpkin filaments, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, shallots, jalapeño pepper, avocado, ricotta or feta.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (2½- to 3-pound) spaghetti squash
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt-free seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 6 ounces cherry tomatoes,
• 6 scallions
• 1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 ounces cottage cheese or feta

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and brush olive oil on sides and bottom of a casserole dish. Brush cut sides of squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt-free seasoning. Place squash, cut side down, in prepared dish and roast until just tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Flip squash cut side up and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.
2. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, and ¾ teaspoon salt-free seasoning in large bowl and microwave until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, minced scallions, and jalapeño until well combined.
3. Using fork, scrape squash long ways into strands the dish and combine with bean mixture. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until warmed through, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Remove dish from oven. Sprinkle with avocado, cottage or feta cheese and sliced scallions. Serve and enjoy!

ALLERGENS:

Garlic: Very rare cases of garlic reactivity have been reported

Avocado: Possible reactivity in cases of dust mite and latex allergies

Cumin: Possible cross-reactivity in cases of artemisia and Compositae allergies

Beans: Possible cross-reactivity in cases of pellitory allergy

Feta: Milk allergens

Corn: Possible cross-reactivity in cases of grass sensitivity. Very high glycemic index

Extra virgin olive oil: Uncommon allergy; no intolerance has been reported

Paprika: Possible cross-reactivity in cases of spice intolerance

Jalapeño pepper: Possible cross-reactivity in cases of spice intolerance

Tomatoes: Possible cross-reactivity in cases of grass sensitivity

Ricotta: Milk allergens

Shallots: Individual cases of reactivity have been reported

Pumpkin: Possible cross-reactivity in cases of artemisia and Compositae allergies

NOTE

• Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.
• Spaghetti squash, or spaghetti squash, is a variety of squash that, when cooked, forms spaghetti-like strands.

The ingredients in this dish provide the following benefits:

Garlic: It has immunostimulant properties, promotes liver function, and the elimination of waste products. It also has cholesterol-lowering, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive, and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Avocado: It provides minerals, vitamins including E and C, which support the immune system, and unsaturated fatty acids that support cardiovascular function by combating bad cholesterol and high blood pressure. It provides folic acid, which is linked to the production of serotonin and therefore promotes a good mood and combats depression.

Especially when eaten with the peel, it provides folic acid, which is linked to the production of serotonin and therefore promotes a good mood and combats depression.

Cumin: Cumin’s beneficial effects for diarrhea and kidney stones, as attributed by Indian medicine, are not recognized.

Beans: A source of zinc and factors that support the proper functioning of the immune system, as well as minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, it protects the cardiovascular system. Also recommended for kidney patients. They are beneficial for liver function due to their supply of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Especially when consumed with the skin, they provide folic acid, which is linked to serotonin production and therefore promotes a good mood and combats depression.

Feta: Cheeses: These are beneficial for liver function due to their supply of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps combat depression. They provide flora that is beneficial for the protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Corn: Rich in carotenoids that support the immune system. Stimulates serotonin synthesis, which combats depression and promotes a positive mood.

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

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

Jalapeño pepper: Rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol levels and prevents its formation in the arteries. Contains vitamins A, D, and E and is very effective in activating venous and capillary circulation. It provides folic acid, which is linked to the production of serotonin and therefore promotes a good mood and combats depression.

Tomato: Rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the cardiovascular system; also recommended for kidney patients. Helps liver function due to its supply of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Especially when consumed with the skin, it provides folic acid, which is linked to the production of serotonin and therefore promotes a good mood and combats depression.

Ricotta: Helps liver function due to its supply of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and promotes healthy cardiovascular function. The presence of tryptophan helps fight depression

Shallot: Rich in selenium, which supports the immune system and can stabilize blood glucose levels at normal levels; contains quercetin, a flavonoid that helps control blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, parameters related to cardiovascular risk. It also supports liver function by promoting detoxification. Also recommended for kidney patients. This species provides folic acid, which is linked to serotonin production and therefore promotes a good mood and combats depression.

Pumpkin: Rich in carotenoids, which support immune system function, and minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the cardiovascular system; also recommended for kidney patients. Helps liver function due to its supply of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It provides folic acid, which is linked to serotonin production and therefore promotes a good mood and combats depression.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

This product is also suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia – Weight loss
• Constipation

Not recommended for:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)