Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

First course of risotto prepared with rice, tomatoes, onion, white wine, pepper, chilli, basil, extra virgin olive oil, capers and grana padano.

Ingredients

for each person

80 g (2.8 oz) rice

6 sun-dried tomatoes

30 g (1.1 oz) onion

White wine, to taste

10 g (0.35 oz) butter

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Chili pepper, to taste

Fresh basil, to taste

Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste

10 g (0.35 oz) capers in vinegar

10 g (0.35 oz) Grana Padano cheese, grated

Method

Prepare a pan bottom with a tablespoon of oil and half a finely chopped spring onion.

Do not fry but cook the spring onion over low heat, moderating it with water for 5 minutes.

Add the rice and toast over high heat

Deglaze with a quarter glass of white wine.

Add a glass of water and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Add water in case it dries out too much.

Prepare the finely chopped dried tomatoes, adding the capers (previously washed in running water), basil and chilli pepper to taste and to taste.

Being a dish without salt, replace this element with spices that can replace it.

Then add the rice mixture and stir until cooked.

Allergens

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

Capers: ability to counteract allergy symptoms

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

Grana Padano PDO: milk allergens

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

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

Rice: (allergy very common in the Far East, almost unknown in Italy and Europe). Possible cross-reaction in case of grass sensitivity

Wine: presence of sulphites 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:

Basil: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants acts to protect the cardiovascular system and the functioning of the liver

Capers: source of antioxidants capable of supporting the immune system, of rutin that strengthens capillaries and inhibits the formation of platelet aggregates, promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular 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.

Grana Padano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver

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

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol indexes and hinders its formation on the arteries. It contains vitamins A, D and E and is very effective in activating the venous and capillary circulation.

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

Rice: due to its modest protein content, it is suitable for nephropathic and phenylketonuric patients; since it is an antiuric food, it is recommended in case of gout and hyperuricemia.

White wine: (moderate consumption) counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke and has a purifying and detoxifying activity favorable to the proper functioning of the liver

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Mucositis only well cooked
• Xerostomia (dry mouth) if well cooked
• Dysphagia (only if in pieces of uniform size and consistency)

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea