Source: https://www.fondazioneitalianadelrene.org/

Presentation

First course prepared with pumpkin, onion, potatoes, protein-free bread, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Ingredients

for 1 serving:

Pumpkin pulp – 150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ 1 cup mashed)

Freshly chopped onion – 1 tablespoon (≈ 10 g / 0.35 oz)

Potatoes – 50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup diced)

Protein-free bread – 40 g (1.4 oz / ≈ 1–1½ slices, depending on size)

Ground cinnamon – 1 pinch (≈ 0.5 g / 0.02 oz)

Black pepper – 1 pinch

Ground nutmeg – 1 pinch

Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz)

Salt – a pinch (only if allowed, and in moderation)

Method

Boil the potato and pumpkin pulp

In a saucepan, brown the onion with half a tablespoon of oil

Add the pumpkin pulp and diced potato

Mix well

Add a little hot water, a pinch of pepper and salt and cook for a few minutes.

Extinguish the fire

Blend until smooth.

Add a pinch of pepper and cinnamon, if desired.

Cut the protein-free bread into cubes.

Place them in a baking dish and drizzle with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Mix and place in the oven to brown at about 200°C.

Use these croutons together with the cream at the time of consumption.

Allergens

Cinnamon: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

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: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Pumpkin: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

Notes

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cinnamon: able to strengthen the immune system

Onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of 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 suitable for nephropathic patients.

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

Pumpkin: rich in carotenoids that promote the functionality of the immune system and 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

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Mucositis
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)