Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

Side dish or main course prepared with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, Taggiasca olives, onion, oregano, basil and unsalted bread

Ingredients

Salad tomatoes – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ¾ cup chopped)

Cucumbers – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ¾ cup sliced)

Feta cheese – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ¾ cup crumbled)

Taggiasca olives – 10 g (0.35 oz / ≈ 6–8 olives)

Extra-virgin olive oil – 10 g / 10 ml (0.34 fl oz / ≈ 2 teaspoons)

Onion (optional) – to taste (≈ 20–30 g / 0.7–1 oz)

Oregano – to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon dried or 1 teaspoon fresh)

Fresh basil – to taste (≈ 5–10 leaves)

Unsalted bread – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ 3–4 slices)

Method

Wash the vegetables

Peel the cucumber

Cut everything into small pieces.

Season with oregano, chopped basil and olives.

Optionally add finely chopped onion.

Add the Feta cut into chunks

Drizzle with oil

Stir.

Serve with unsalted bread.

Allergens

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

Cucumber: cases of individual intolerance described

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

Feta: milk allergens

Olives: olive allergy is very rare: a case described in Spain

Oregano: reactivity in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, nepeta

Bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

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

Cucumber: Favorable to kidney function and stone prevention; also favorable to liver function. 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

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. 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

Feta: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Olive: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Oregano: provides antioxidants and vitamin E favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

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

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) with caution according to the degree of acidity and spiciness