Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with tofu, tomato puree, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pepper

Ingredients

Tofu – 250 g (8.8 oz / 2 loaves)

Tomato purée – 400 g (14.1 oz / ≈ 1¾ cups)

Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon (≈ 1 g / 0.04 oz)

Garlic clove – 1 clove

Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.34 fl oz)

Black pepper – a pinch

Method

Rinse the tofu briefly with water to wash it from the brine

Dab it with kitchen paper.

Cut the dough into slices

Cut the garlic clove into small pieces and fry it for a few seconds in a pan with the two teaspoons of oil.

Add the tofu slices and brown them for a few minutes on both sides.

Pour in the tomato puree and add a pinch of oregano and a sprinkling of pepper

Cook for about 30 minutes, until the sauce has shrunk.

Serves hot

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Tomato puree: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

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

Tofu: soy-based product, 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.

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

Oregano: provides antioxidants and vitamin E that are conducive to the proper functioning of the immune system

Tomato puree: 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 skin, the pomoro provides 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.

Tofu – useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics

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)