Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

Second course based on egg whites, spinach, mushrooms and onions

Ingredients

for 1 person

Egg whites – 4 whites (≈ 120 g / 4.2 oz)

Fresh spinach – 125 g (4.4 oz / ≈ 4 cups raw)

Sliced mushrooms – 60 g (2.1 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Diced onions – 60 g (2.1 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Method

Preheat the oven to 175°C.

While the oven is preheating, sauté the mushrooms and onions until tender. Add the spinach to the sautéed mushrooms and onion

Cook until wilted

In a small baking dish, pour the egg whites over the vegetables and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes

Serve.

Allergens

Egg white: egg allergens, included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Mushrooms: cases of intolerance described

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:

Egg white: free of fat and cholesterol, it is useful in case of high cholesterol and gallstones and suitable for high-protein diets.

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

Mushrooms: source of proteins with a high biological value and linoleic acid, an essential fat precursor of molecules involved in the regulation of inflammation, immunity, blood pressure and platelet aggregation.

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

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and Vomiting

Not recommended in case of:

• Constipation
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)