Source: diabete.net; casapappagallo.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a side dish or main course prepared with eggs, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, zucchini, onion, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 3–4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (about 20–30 g / 0.7–1 oz), grated
• 2 zucchini (about 300–350 g / 10–12 oz), sliced or diced
• 1 onion
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (≈ 15 ml)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 garlic clove

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmigiano Reggiano PDO.

Finely slice the onions and zucchini

Place them in a non-stick pan with oil, salt, pepper and crushed garlic. Cook until softened.

Spread the vegetables on the pan and pour the egg and ParmigianoReggiano PDO mixture over the top. Cook for 3 minutes so that the bottom of the omelette solidifies.

Place the omelet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the eggs are compact without drying out.

Turn the omelette upside down on a plate.

Cut it into 4 slices

Serve hot.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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:

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.

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

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

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

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.

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

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

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)