Ratatouille Recipe

My husband emailed me this recipe the other day. Remember I said that as a couple (married 30 years) we are re-focusing on physical fitness and eating better.

Ingredients
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1 large eggplant, or several smaller ones
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2 medium zucchini
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1 onion
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1 pepper
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2 tomatoes (more if small)
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2 cloves garlic
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2 tablespoons chopped basil, oregano or marjoram (or a mix)
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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salt





Ratatouille
Prep Time: 30 minutesContainer: large skillet with coverServings: 4

Ratatouille is essentally a vegetable stew, and as with most stews, the quantities and proportions are variable. Ratatouille is good served over pasta, rice or couscous; or as a vegetable side dish.


Directions
Cut eggplant, zucchini, pepper and onion into cubes of about 1/2 inch. Mince or press the garlic. Finely chop the tomatoes, retaining seeds and juice.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the eggplant until it begins to brown a little. Remove eggplant, add to the pan the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onions, zucchini and peppers. Cover, reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
Add garlic and tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add the browned eggplant and the chopped herbs and cook until all vegetables are tender - 10 to 15 minutes.
Add salt to taste and serve hot or at room temperature.