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PRESENTATION

A nutritious main course prepared with potatoes, tuna, carrot, chickpea flour, garlic, parsley, cornmeal, and extra-virgin olive oil.

INGREDIENTS

Yields: 5 burgers

550 g potatoes, peeled
(≈ 19.4 oz / about 3½–4 medium potatoes)

100 g canned tuna in oil, drained
(≈ 3.5 oz)

1 carrot (about 70 g / 2.5 oz)

1 level tablespoon chickpea flour (about 10 g / 0.35 oz)

2 garlic cloves

Chopped parsley, to taste

50 g cornmeal (for coating)
(≈ 1.8 oz / about ⅓ cup)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
(≈ 15 ml)

METOD

Boil the potatoes until tender.

Mash the potatoes with a fork.

Grate the carrot.

Drain the tuna thoroughly.

Season the mixture with finely chopped garlic, chopped parsley, and black pepper.

Add 1 level tablespoon of chickpea flour.

Mix well until a homogeneous mixture forms.

Shape the mixture into burgers.

Coat each burger with cornmeal, using about 10 g (0.35 oz) per burger.

Cook the burgers in a pan lightly brushed with oil, turning gently.

Serve warm.

ALLERGENS:

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity have been reported

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to Artemisia, grasses, composites, or birch pollen

Chickpeas: contain proteins that may trigger allergic reactions in some individuals

Cornmeal: possible cross-reactivity in individuals sensitive to grasses; very high glycemic index

Extra-virgin olive oil: allergy is uncommon; intolerance not described

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; potential reactivity in individuals allergic to grasses, birch, or Parietaria

Parsley: possible cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to spices, Artemisia, or composites

Tuna: fish is listed among allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Nutritional and Functional Benefits:

Garlic: immunostimulant properties; supports liver function and elimination of metabolic waste; hypocholesterolemic, hypolipidemic, antiplatelet, hypotensive, and hypoglycemic effects that support cardiovascular health.

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP/niacin, E, D), carotenoids, minerals, and bioactive compounds that support immune function, visual health, diuretic activity, and wound healing; protect the cardiovascular system; suitable for individuals with kidney disease; support liver function; provide folic acid linked to serotonin production, supporting mood and counteracting depression.

Chickpea flour: supports immune system function and glycemic regulation; protects cardiovascular health due to its mineral, vitamin, and antioxidant content; suitable for individuals with kidney disease; beneficial for liver function.

Cornmeal: source of zinc, which supports immune system function; suitable for individuals with kidney disease.

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

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that combats free radicals and supports immune and cardiovascular systems; beneficial for liver function; provide folic acid linked to serotonin production, supporting mood and counteracting depression.

Parsley: rich in carotenoids, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that support immune and cardiovascular health; suitable for individuals with kidney disease; beneficial for liver function.

Tuna: source of zinc and selenium, which support immune function by inhibiting prostaglandin formation that interferes with cellular function; rich in omega-3 fatty acids that inhibit platelet aggregation (a cardiovascular risk factor); beneficial for liver function; omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids exert antidepressant effects and support nervous system efficiency and memory.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia or weight loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Constipation

Not recommended for individuals with:

• Constipation with bloating/flatulence
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing difficulties)
• Oral mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)