Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with eggs, zucchini flowers, cooked ham, onion, milk, extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients

for 3 people

2 eggs

6 zucchini flowers

1 slice of cooked ham

onion

milk

extra virgin olive oil

Method

Break the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork.

Add a little milk and mix.

Wash and chop the zucchini flowers.

Chop very little onion.

Sauté the onion and chopped zucchini flowers in a little oil.

Add the cooked ham cut into small pieces.

Before cooking the first omelette, divide the mince into three parts by eye and take out the two parts that will be used for the next two omelettes with a spoon.

Place the mold in the center of the pan and make sure that all the chopped vegetables and ham are well distributed inside the mold.

Add the third part of the beaten egg

Wait until the omelette is well set

Detach it from the walls of the mold with a spatula or a knife then turn it over and complete cooking on the other side.

Keep the omelette warm while cooking the other two.

Serve

Allergens

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

Zucchini flowers: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

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

Zucchini flowers: rich in carotenoids that promote the functionality of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They improve digestion and are rich in fiber which promotes good intestinal transit, reducing the problem of constipation.

Milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Provides and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E.K)

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

Raw ham  deprived of visible fat, provides selenium that supports the immune system.

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

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)