Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

Second course consisting of hamburgers prepared with spinach, potatoes, chickpeas, breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper and chilli pepper

Ingredients

 Serves 2

100 g (3.5 oz / about 3½ cups fresh) spinach
200 g (7 oz / about 1½ cups diced) potato
60 g (2.1 oz / about ½ cup) chickpea flour
50 g (1.8 oz / about ½ cup) breadcrumbs
10 g (0.35 oz / 2 teaspoons / 2 teaspoons / 0.7 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (about 2 g / 0.07 oz, chopped)
Whole sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
A pinch of red chili flakes (less than ⅛ teaspoon / <1 g)

Method

Boil the spinach and potato (with the skin) in plenty of boiling water for 25 minutes

Drain and let cool for 10 minutes.

Remove the skin from the potato.

In a mixer put the potato, spinach, salt, rosemary, two pinches of pepper, a pinch of chilli, 1 tablespoon of oil and breadcrumbs

Blended

Make the burgers

Cover the surface with chickpea flour.

Let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Cook in a pan with a tablespoon of oil (5 minutes on each side) or in the oven at 200 ° C (preheated oven) for 15 minutes.

Serve

Allergens

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

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

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

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

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:

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.

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

Bread. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. 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

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

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. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

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

Intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Diarrhea

In the presence of dysphagia (chewing and swallowing problems), present the whole hamburgers to the child and then cut them into small pieces of uniform size accompanied by sauce.

With caution in consideration of tenderness, roughness, spiciness and acidity in the case of Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)