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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with sheep meat, onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, peeled tomatoes, white wine, chilli, herb, pepper, rosemary, sage, marjoram, basil

Ingredients

for 6 people:

Sheep meat – 1.5 kg (3.3 lb / 52.9 oz)

Onion – 1 medium (≈ 150 g / 5.3 oz)

Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed – 3 cloves (≈ 9 g / 0.32 oz)

Extra-virgin olive oil – ½ glass (≈ 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz / ≈ 7 tablespoons)

Peeled tomatoes – 500 g (17.6 oz / ≈ 2 cups chopped)

White wine – 1 glass (≈ 200 ml / 6.8 fl oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Chili pepper – to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon crushed or a pinch)

Fresh herbs:

Pepper grass – to taste (≈ 1 teaspoon chopped)

Rosemary – to taste (≈ 1 teaspoon chopped)

Sage – to taste (≈ 1 teaspoon chopped)

Marjoram – to taste (≈ 1 teaspoon chopped)

Basil – to taste (≈ 1 tablespoon chopped)

Method

Degrease meat well

Cut it into pieces and place it in a pan with the addition of a little water.

Let it boil for 15 minutes.

Remove from heat, drain the meat and wash it with cold water.

Separately, in a pan with a lid, put the meat with all the ingredients, except the wine, and cover with plenty of water.

Cook over medium heat for 3-4 hours, always with the pan covered.

Stir, every now and then

Halfway through cooking, add the wine, bearing in mind that, if the water tends to decrease, you will need to add hot.

Continue cooking until the meat has become tender and tasty with all the herbs and everything is reduced.

Serve hot.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

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

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

Savory or Pepper Herb: described cases of allergy to both summer and winter

Marjoram: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, oregano, nepeta.

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

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Sage: Possible cross-reactivity in case of sensitivity to composites

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wine that can also be used in the recipe for children as the alcohol evaporates during cooking but the aroma remains

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.

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

Sheep meat: 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.

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

Savory or pepper herb: summer is rich in antioxidants and can help control cholesterol, while winter pepper promotes diuresis and vasodilation.

Marjoram: good source of antioxidants that promote the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system.

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

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

Sage: contains chlorophyll which has detoxifying properties and promotes the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

White wine: (moderate consumption) counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke and has a purifying and detoxifying activity favorable to the proper functioning of the liver

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)