Zesty Ratatouille
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of oil
- 2 lb. eggplant. cubed (6 cups)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced (3 cups)
- 1 medium green pepper, cut into bite size pieces (3/4 cup)
- 2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces (1 cup)
- 3/4 cup sliced onions
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium tomatoes, peeled, cut into wedges (3 cups)
- 1 tsp basil leaves
- 1 tsp oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- poon pepper
- spoon salt
- small can tomato paste (optional)
Instructions
In 4 -quart saucepan, Dutch oven or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add egg plant, zucchini, green pepper, celery onions and garlic. Cook 10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme pepper and salt. cover; simmer until thoroughly heated. 8 to 10 servings.