Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

Single dish made with lime, garlic, cumin, extra virgin olive oil, beef or turkey, chilli, tomato paste, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, chickpea tortillas, coriander

Ingredients

for 4 people

Lime juice – 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz)

Garlic cloves, minced – 3 cloves

Ground cumin – 1½ teaspoons (≈ 3 g / 0.1 oz)

Extra-virgin olive oil – 125 g (4.4 oz / ≈ ½ cup) + 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz) extra

Salt-free seasoning – to taste

Lean ground beef or turkey (90% lean) – 450 g (15.9 oz / ≈ 1 lb)

Chili powder – 1 tablespoon (≈ 7 g / 0.25 oz)

Tomato paste – 1 tablespoon (≈ 16 g / 0.56 oz)

Water – 125 ml (½ cup / 4.2 fl oz)

Romaine lettuce hearts, chopped – 2 hearts (≈ 200 g / 7 oz)

Tomatoes, deseeded and chopped – 2 tomatoes (≈ 250 g / 8.8 oz)

Chickpea or black bean multigrain tortilla chips, unsalted, broken into 1-inch pieces – 1 kg (35.3 oz / ≈ 8 cups)

Fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped – 125 g (4.4 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Method

Mix the lime juice, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 80 g extra virgin olive oil and the salt-free dressing (to taste) in a small bowl.

Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef or turkey and cook until lightly browned. Add the remaining garlic, the remaining teaspoon of cumin and the chili powder

Cook until fragrant.

Add the tomato paste and water

Simmer for about 1 minute.

Remove from heat.

Mix lettuce, tomatoes, and chips with lime juice dressing in a large bowl.

Distribute the salad on individual plates

Garnish each portion with the meat mixture.

Sprinkle with cilantro and other vegetables to taste.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

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

Coriander: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composites

Cumin: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

Lettuce: individual cases of intolerance described

Limes: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Beef: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Turkey meat: lean white meats that provide selenium that supports the immune system and are free of saturated fats that do not compromise the functionality of the liver and circulatory system

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.

Coriander: useful in case of digestive problems also stimulating the appetite and able to alleviate tiredness and fatigue.

Cumin: the beneficial effects attributed by Indian medicine to cumin in case of diarrhea and kidney stones are not recognized

Romaine lettuce: salad source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Lime or lime: rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, etc. that promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and 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. A species that 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

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

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

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis
• Diarrhea
• Constipation