Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

Side dish or single dish based on spinach, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, avocado and balsamic vinegar

Ingredients

for 1 person

• 5Fresh spinach – 500 g (17.6 oz / ≈ 10 cups raw)
• Chickpeas, canned and rinsed – 125 g (4.4 oz / ≈ ½ cup)
• Cherry tomatoes, halved – 125 g (4.4 oz / ≈ 1 cup)
• Avocado, sliced – ¼ avocado (≈ 50 g / 1.8 oz)
• Balsamic vinegar – 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

Method

Combine spinach, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes and avocado in a bowl

Season with balsamic vinegar

Stir gently.

Serve

Allergens

Balsamic vinegar: may contain sulfites

Avocados: possible reactivity in case of mite and latex allergy

Chickpeas: contain proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals

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

Spinach: possible cases of individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Balsamic 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.

Avocado: provides minerals, vitamins including E and C which supports the immune system and unsaturated fatty acids favorable to the functioning of the cardiovascular system by counteracting bad cholesterol and arterial hypertension. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression. 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

Chickpeas: bearer of factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulate blood sugar and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

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

Spinach: rich in carotenoids that support 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. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Mucositis

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Constipation with meteorism
• Diarrhea