Source: diabete.net,

Presentation

Side dish made with zucchini, tomatoes, green beans, anchovies, olives, extra virgin olive oil and salt.

Ingredients
Serves 2

• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ⅓ cup) zucchini, diced
• 100 g (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup) tomatoes, chopped
• 5 g (about 0.2 oz / 2 tbsp) green beans
• 2 anchovy fillets
• 20 g (about 0.7 oz / ⅛ cup) pitted olives
• Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

Combine in a salad bowl in equal parts: cooked zucchini and green beans well drained, cooled and cut into regular pieces, tomato wedges, capers and pitted olives

Garnish on the surface with two desalted anchovy fillets.

Season with 3 teaspoons of vinaigrette.

Allergens

Anchovies: the pcomes out is included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Green beans: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Olives: olive allergy is very rare: a case described in Spain

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

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:

Anchovies: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Green beans: provide 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 nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, they provide 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

Olive: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

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

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.

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

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation

Not to be administered in case of:

• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia