Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

A single dish consisting of piadina, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers and hummus

Ingredients

for 1 person

Whole wheat flatbread / tortilla – 1 flatbread

Shredded lettuce – ½ cup (≈ 25 g / 0.9 oz)

Grated carrots – ¼ cup (≈ 30 g / 1 oz)

Sliced cucumbers – ¼ cup (≈ 30 g / 1 oz)

Hummus (store-bought or homemade) – 1 tablespoon (≈ 15 g / 0.5 oz)

Method

Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus on the wholemeal wrap.

Layer chopped lettuce, chopped carrots and sliced cucumbers.

Fold over the top and bottom while rolling the wrap.

Cut in half and serve!

Allergens

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Cucumber: cases of individual intolerance described

Lettuce: individual cases of intolerance described

Piadina-type bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wrap: a type of pastry that wraps a filling

Hummus: Middle Eastern sauce made with chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed sauce)

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act 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. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Cucumber: Favorable to kidney function and stone prevention; also favorable to liver function. 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

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

Piadina-type bread: Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis in consideration of acidity