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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a side dish prepared with zucchini, eggplant, peppers, red radicchio, lemon, parsley, chives, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, yogurt

Ingredients

for 4 people:

Zucchini:  1 medium (≈ 200 g / 7 oz)

Eggplant: 1 medium (≈ 250 g / 8.8 oz)

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

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

Green pepper:  50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup chopped)

Red radicchio:  1 head (≈ 200 g / 7 oz)

Lemon:  1 medium (≈ 100 g / 3.5 oz)

Fresh parsley:  1 bunch (≈ 20 g / 0.7 oz)

Chives:  1 bunch (≈ 15 g / 0.5 oz)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  to taste (≈ 1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 ml)

Salt:  to taste (≈ ½ teaspoon)

Black pepper:  to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Natural yogurt:  250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Method

Cut the zucchini into slices lengthwise (1 cm. thick)

Cut the aubergine into slices (1 cm), the peppers into wedges, radicchio into wedges.

Grease the various divided vegetables

Grill them with salt and pepper to taste.

In a bowl put the yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper and oil

Stir

Add chopped chives.

Put vegetables on plates with a tablespoon of sauce

Allergens

Chives: possible cross-reaction in case of garlic and onion allergy

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Aubergine: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of grass allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

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

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Radicchio: possible individual intolerance

Yogurt: milk proteins and lactose

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:

Chives: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system and liver function.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Aubergine: 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 nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

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

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.

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

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Red Radicchio: source of carotenoids, chlorophyll and Vitamin E that protect the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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.

Yoghurt: fermented products 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. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

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)