Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of an appetizer of French origin prepared with fromage blanc, emmental, eggs, chives, butter, pepper

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 300 g fromage blanc (45% fat) (about 10.5 oz / 1¼ cups)
• 100 g grated Emmental cheese (45% fat) (about 3.5 oz / 1 cup grated)
• 4 eggs
• 1 large bunch of chives, finely chopped
• 10 g butter (about 0.35 oz / 2 teaspoons)
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Method

Preheat the oven to 200 °C.

Let the fromage blanc drain.

Wash, dry and finely chop the chives.

Separate the egg whites from the yolks.

Add the egg yolks to the fromage blanc and keep the egg whites cool.

Add the grated cheese and finely chopped chives to the fromage blanc. Mix well to obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture and add the pepper.

Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently incorporate them into the fromage blanc mixture.

Grease a soufflé mold and pour the mixture into it.

Transfer it to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Serve it as soon as it is removed from the oven.

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Emmental: milk allergens

Chives: possible cross-reaction in case of garlic and onion allergy

Fromage blanc: milk allergens

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

Egg: 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:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

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

Chives: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system and liver function.

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

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.

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Constipation
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea