Ratatouille

As you can see this recipe uses nightshade vegetables.  It was once thought that these veggies increased symptoms in those suffering from arthritis but recent research has proven that it has anti-inflammatory properties and should be consumed by anyone who wants to lower their inflammation.  That would be everyone.

Serve on grits, polenta or brown rice pasta

Ratatouille

*adapted from Lipoprotein (a)

1 eggplant (1 lb) cut into 2 inch cubes
1 orange or yellow bell pepper cut in 1 x 1/2 in pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1 x 1/2 inch pieces
1 yellow onion, diced
1 zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1/2 in thick
1 1/2 T minced garlic
1 3/4 c tomato broth or water (or vegetable broth)
2 large tomatoes, diced or 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 T balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano or marjoram
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley or basil
2 TB nutritional yeast
Salt and pepper to taste

Put eggplant, peppers, onion, zucchini/squash and garlic in a large pot.  Add 1/4 c of the broth and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 7 minutes.  Add remaining broth and tomatoes, vinegar, basil and oregano and stir to combine.  Bring to a boil over high heat.  Cover and simmer on low, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.  Add parsley and nutritional yeast and stir.  Season with salt and pepper.  Enjoy!