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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second or single dish prepared with zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggs, wholemeal bread, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, parsley, basil, thyme, salt

Ingredients

(for 4 people)

200 g (7.1 oz) zucchini
200 g (7.1 oz) potatoes
240 g (8.5 oz) tomatoes
200 g (7.1 oz) yellow bell peppers
100 g (3.5 oz) green bell peppers
2 eggs
200 g (7.1 oz) whole-wheat bread
40 g (1.4 oz) extra-virgin olive oil
40 g (1.4 oz) grated Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
40 g (1.4 oz) curly parsley
30 g (1.1 oz) fresh basil
Fresh thyme, to taste
Salt, to taste

Preparation

Wash and cut the courgettes, peeled potatoes, tomatoes and yellow peppers into two parts.

Wash and dice the green peppers, the inside of potatoes and zucchini.

Cook over low heat in a pan covered with a little water, separately.

Put the vegetables, already hollowed out, on an oiled baking sheet or baking paper separately and bake in the oven at about 180 ° C until perfectly cooked.

Put the braised vegetables in a bowl and add the wholemeal bread crumbs, eggs, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, raw tomato pulp, oil (to taste) and chopped curly parsley, basil and thyme.

Fill the vegetables with the mixture obtained and au gratin in the oven for a few minutes.

Arrange the vegetables on a plate and decorate with a few sprigs of curly parsley and a few drops of olive oil.

Allergens

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

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

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

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

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Thyme: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

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

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Basil: rich in carotenoids, substances that support the immune system and provide 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. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Wholemeal bread: source of fiber that supports the intestinal microbiota, improves intestinal transit and provides B vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system; also suitable for kidney patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

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

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Parsley: 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 and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

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.

Thymus: has a favorable action on liver function (cholagogue or choleretic) and diuretic due to the action of chlorogenic and caffeic acids

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

Zucchini: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; 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 also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)