Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a side dish prepared with Treviso red radicchio, raisins, onion, extra virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, sugar, pine nuts, salt, pepper

Ingredients

for 4 people:

8 heads of Treviso red radicchio, cleaned

40 g (1.4 oz) raisins

150 g (5.3 oz) onions

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ glass red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

30 g (1.1 oz) pine nuts

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Wash and soak the raisins in a little cold water for 1 hour.

Peel and thinly slice the onions

Put them in a pan, add the oil and let them wilt for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring

Add the vinegar and sugar and mix

Add the drained raisins and pine nuts and let it evaporate

In the meantime, clean the radicchio thoroughly: wash it, drain it and cut each head into quarters lengthwise

Add the radicchio to the sauté and let it stew over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt and pepper

Serve

Allergens

Wine vinegar: presence of sulphites

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Pine nuts: not included in the list of allergens of EU Regulation 1169/2011

Radicchio: possible individual intolerance

Raisins: possible presence of sulphites

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Wine vinegar: it is rich in grape polyphenols which make it an antioxidant food capable of strengthening the immune system, fighting the harmful action of free radicals, but also keeping blood sugar levels under control thanks to the presence of acetic acid and reducing blood pressure.

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides 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 indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

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.

Pine nuts: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Treviso radicchio: source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Raisins (Sultanas): source of antioxidants, including resveratrol, with anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties and able to reduce blood cholesterol levels. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia – Weight loss
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) due to acidity
• Diarrhea