Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

First course prepared with zucchini, protein-free flour, extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, turmeric, garlic and basil.

Ingredients

• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup) zucchini, diced
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup) protein-free flour
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ⅓ cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
• Turmeric, to taste
• Garlic, to taste
• Basil, to taste

Method

Blanch a medium zucchini in water

Dip it in cold water

Drain and blend

Sauté in a pan with a tablespoon of oil and garlic.

Add 100 g of low-protein flour and a pinch of turmeric to 3 tablespoons of this still hot puree.

Form the gnocchi.

After cooking them in plenty of hot water, sauté them in a pan with another tablespoon of oil and a few cherry tomatoes

Decorate with fresh basil.

Serve

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Basil: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria or spices

Turmeric: possible, albeit rare, cases of hypersensitivity or allergy to its components

Protein-free flour: gluten-free

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

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.

Basil: rich in carotenoids, substances that support the immune system and provide 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. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Turmeric: has anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion and stimulates the immune system

Protein-free flour: indicated in case of kidney failure or liver dysfunction. It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

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

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

Zucchini: provides 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 nephropathics; 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

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Constipation
• Mucositis

In case of Dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing) administer only if into small, soft pieces.

• Diarrhea