Ratatouille
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Makes:
8
Servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Here is the perfect recipe to make when your garden or market is overflowing with peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. Add cooked chicken or tofu to make this side dish a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers (green, red, or yellow)
- 1 eggplant (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan and saute onion, garlic, bell peppers and eggplant until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and basil, cook about 10 minutes. Add pepper and parsley before serving.
- Serve hot. Cover and refrigerate within 2 hours.
Notes
Optional: Use a bag of frozen vegetables. It will be more economical than fresh vegetables and contain less sodium than canned vegetables.
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ONIE Project - Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education. Simple Healthy Recipes.
