Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

PRESENTATION

A nutritious side dish prepared with friggitelli peppers, eggplant, onion, potatoes, tomato purée, fresh tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, green olives, capers, oregano, and chili pepper.

INGREDIENTS:

2 long eggplants (about 400 g / 14 oz)

8 friggitelli peppers (about 300 g / 10.5 oz)

1 medium onion

2 potatoes (about 200 g / 7 oz)

3 tablespoons tomato purée (about 45 g / 1.6 oz)

5–6 Pachino cherry tomatoes

10 green olives

15 capers

Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste

Oregano, to taste

Chili pepper (optional)

PREPARATION

Desalt the capers by soaking them in water during vegetable preparation.

Wash the eggplants and cut them into chunks.

Wash the friggitelli peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and slice them coarsely.

Slice the onion.

Peel and dice the potatoes.

Place all the vegetables in a non-stick skillet, add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, cover, and let them soften over low heat.

Stir, then add the capers, olives, and oregano. Cover and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked.

Halfway through cooking, add the tomato purée and the chopped cherry tomatoes.

ALLERGENS:

Capers: known to help counteract allergy symptoms

Onion: possible reactivity in individuals with nickel allergy, due to its ability to concentrate nickel

Eggplant: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to grasses (Poaceae)

Extra-virgin olive oil: allergy is uncommon; no intolerance described

Olives: olive allergy is extremely rare (a single case reported in Spain)

Oregano: possible reactivity in individuals sensitive to Lamiaceae (Labiatae) such as thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, and catnip

Tomato purée: possible cross-reactivity in individuals sensitive to grasses

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in individuals allergic to grasses, birch, or pellitory (Parietaria)

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in individuals sensitive to spices

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to grasses

Tomatoes: possible cross-reactivity in individuals sensitive to grasses

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Health Benefits of Ingredients:

Capers: rich in antioxidants that support the immune system; contain rutin, which strengthens capillaries and inhibits platelet aggregation, supporting cardiovascular health.

Onion: rich in selenium, supporting immune function and helping stabilize blood glucose levels; provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps control cholesterol and triglycerides, supports liver detoxification, and acts as a diuretic, helping prevent kidney stones; provides folic acid linked to serotonin production, supporting mood and counteracting depression.

Eggplant: provides flavonoids (vitamin P) that enhance vitamin C activity, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the cardiovascular system; indicated for nephropathic patients; supports liver function; especially when consumed with the skin, provides folic acid linked to serotonin production and mood support.

Extra-virgin olive oil: a source of vitamin E, protecting the immune system from harmful fatty acids.

Olives: a source of vitamin E and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, supporting immune and liver function.

Oregano: provides antioxidants and vitamin E, supporting immune system function.

Tomato purée: rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that combat free radicals, support immune and cardiovascular health, and liver function; provides folic acid linked to serotonin production and mood support.

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C; support immune and cardiovascular systems; contribute folic acid linked to serotonin production and improved mood.

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C and vitamins A, D, and E; reduces blood cholesterol levels, supports venous and capillary circulation, and provides folic acid linked to serotonin production and mood support.

Peppers: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids; support immune and cardiovascular health; indicated for nephropathic patients; support liver function and provide folic acid linked to serotonin production.

Tomatoes: rich in vitamin C, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that support immune, cardiovascular, and liver function; when consumed with the skin, provide folic acid linked to serotonin production and mood support.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia / weight loss

Avoid administration in cases of:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Oral mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Dysphagia (chewing and swallowing difficulties)