Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

Second course based on red cabbage, extra virgin olive oil, apple. Raspberry vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, goat’s cheese, thyme, honey and capers

Ingredients

(2 People)

150 g (5.3 oz) red cabbage, finely shredded

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ red apple

3 tbsp (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) raspberry vinegar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A pinch of sugar

2–4 slices goat cheese, 60 g (2.1 oz) total

Fresh thyme, to taste

1 tbsp (21 g / 0.7 oz) honey

2 teaspoons capers

Method

Cut the red cabbage into thin slices and sauté it in olive oil.

Transfer it to a bowl

Add the grated apple and raspberry vinegar

Season to taste with salt, sugar and pepper.

Sprinkle the goat’s cheese with thyme

Gratin it in the oven at 200°C for about 5-8 minutes, until it is lukewarm.

Arrange it on the red cabbage salad

Pour the honey over it and sprinkle with the capers cut into quarters.

Serve

Allergens

Raspberry vinegar: possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Capers: ability to counteract the symptoms of allergies

Cabbage: possible reaction in case of allergy to birch or spices

Goat cheese: milk allergens

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Thyme: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Notes

Soak the cabbage strips

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Raspberry vinegar: rich in B vitamins and vitamins A, E and K, it has a high content of vitamin C which helps strengthen the immune system

Capers: source of antioxidants capable of supporting the immune system, of rutin that strengthens capillaries and inhibits the formation of platelet aggregates, promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular system.

Cabbage: rich in vitamins A and K that help the liver in purification activities and powerful natural anti-inflammatory, able to prevent and alleviate inflammatory and heart diseases. Also suitable for nephropathics. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system, has a preventive function against many cancers and protects the digestive mucous membranes.

Goat’s cheese: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Apple: 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.

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

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

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

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

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) with caution according to the degree of acidity and spiciness