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Scrambled Eggs with Beans, known as Revuelto con Alubias Blancas

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From Albert Brevia:

These Scrambled Eggs with Beans, known as Revuelto con Alubias Blancas, are possibly one of the most underrated dishes ever. We’re talking a ton of great flavors, seriously easy to make and all done in just 20 minutes. Serve them for breakfast or even for dinner, and always next to some Catalan Tomato Bread.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe:A great scramble takes no more than 2 to 3 minutes to cook on a medium heat. If you overcook the eggs, they will end up with a rubbery texture. Make sure to use a nonstick fry pan. So the eggs don’t stick to the surface while cooking.

Scrambled Eggs with Beans, known as Revuelto con Alubias Blancas

Watch Albert preparing this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK9MfB8C1xY

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 can white beans 15.5 oz / 440 grams
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1 gram
  • 6 cage-free organic eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 grams
  • 1/4 cup water 60 ml
  • 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add in the chopped parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, whisk together, then add in the water and give it one final whisk
  2. Drain the can of white beans into a colander and rinse the beans under water, finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic and finely chop the red bell pepper
  3. Heat a nonstick fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
  4. After a couple of minutes add in the chopped vegetables, mix continuously, once the vegetables are lightly sauteed, about 4 minutes, add in the drained white beans, sweet smoked paprika, ground cumin and season with sea salt & black pepper, quickly mix together, then add in the whisked eggs, let them sit for 30 to 60 seconds without mixing, then mix continuously and go for 1 to 2 minutes or until the eggs are just cooked through, then remove from the heat
  5. Transfer into serving dishes and top off with the grated cheese, enjoy!

Polyphenols Lower Insulin Resistance

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Polyphenols Lower Insulin Resistance
A forthcoming study set to be published in 2024 by principal researcher, Enzo Nisoli, obesity researcher at University of Milan, has delved into how polyphenols present in extra virgin olive oil influence the molecular and cellular mechanisms linked to cardiometabolic disease and obesity. While past research demonstrated polyphenols’ ability to mitigate health issues related to chronic inflammatory diseases, the specific biological mechanism behind these results remained unidentified. The study aimed to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for the positive effects of olive oil. 

The research involved a diet study with mice, examining the impacts of different components of olive oil. The results indicated that polyphenols, especially in extra virgin olive oil, play a significant role in reducing glycemia, insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress. The study emphasizes the potential health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, particularly through the consumption of extra virgin olive oil. However, researchers acknowledge the need for further investigation into the impact of olive oil and polyphenols on gut microbiota and other molecular mechanisms in humans.