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Garden Ratatouille

 

Ingredients -

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, coarsely chopped
2 Small Eggplants
1 large Red Bell Pepper, de-seeded, cut in one-inch squares
1 large Green Bell Pepper, de-seeded, cut in one-inch squares
1 handful Green Beans, ends snapped, cut in half and steamed for 3 minutes
1 package (8 ounces) Mushrooms, sliced thickly or quartered
4 Large Ripe Tomatoes, skin removed (see note), cut in cubes
2 Large Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 handful of Fresh Basil Leaves, torn in pieces

 
Preparation:

1. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise, then into strips and one inch cubes.

2. Make a shallow, thin, X shape slices into each tomato.

3. Add the tomatoes into a pot of lightly salted, boiling water.

4. Let sit for 30 seconds then remove with a spoon.

5. Drop the tomatoes into a bowl of ice water.

6. Let sit for 2 minutes.

7. Peel the skins right off.

8. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large deep wok.

9. Reduce the heat, add the onion and sauté until translucent.

10. Add the bell pepper, eggplant and green beans and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.

11. Add the garlic, mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

12. Towards the end of the sauté time, add the salt, pepper and dried herbs.

13. Serve garnished with torn basil leaves.

 


 
 
 
   
 
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