Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

Appetizer or main course of Hungarian origin excellent for dinner or lunch after a soup, prepared with shortcrust pastry stuffed with eggs, extra virgin olive oil, sour cream, flour, pepper, onion, Edam, Delikat and pepper

Ingredients

Serves 4

500 g of frozen shortcrust pastry

For the filling:

Eggs:  4 large (≈ 200 g / 7.1 oz)

Zucchini:  250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 2 medium zucchini)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

Sour cream (30% fat):  2 tablespoons (≈ 30 g / 1 oz)

Flour:  40 g (1.4 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup)

Red pepper:  1 medium (≈ 150 g / 5.3 oz)

Onion:  1 medium (≈ 120 g / 4.2 oz)

Edam cheese (45% fat):  50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ½ cup grated)

Delikat seasoning:  a little (to taste)

Black pepper:  to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Method

Roll out the shortcrust pastry

Transfer it to a cake pan

Cook it briefly.

Grate the zucchini,

Soften the onions in the oil

Add the sliced pepper and grated zucchini and stew them quickly.

Beat the eggs

Stir in the flour, sour cream and grated cheese

Add the cooled onions and zucchini

Pour the mixture over the shortcrust pastry.

Bake in the oven for the necessary time.

Season with pepper and Delikat

Cut the cake into 8 slices: 2 per person

Allergens

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

Edam: milk allergens

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Sour cream or crème fraiche: milk allergens

Shortcrust pastry: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

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

Notes

To reduce the potassium content of this dish, you can slice the zucchini and red pepper and leave them in warm water for 2 hours, then remove the water

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. 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

Edam: cheese useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of useful flora, protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

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

Sour cream or crème fraiche: rich in lactic ferments that regulate the intestinal flora and promote the functionality of the immune system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Shortcrust pastry: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

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

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, 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. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Diarrhea
• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)