Ratatouille

Makes 6 servings

  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced thin
  • 1 eggplant, 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 small zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 inch dice
  • 3/4 lb ripe tomato, de-seeded, 1/2 inch dice
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/8 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil

Add 2tbsp oil to large frying pan, sweat onion and garlic over medium-low. Add remaining 3 tbsp oil, and saute eggplant in mixture for ~8 minutes. Add zucchini, bell pepper, cook ~12 minutes. Add tomatoes, cook 5-7 minutes.

Add all spices except basil, and adjust seasoning. After ~1 minute, add basil and stir to combine. Serve with Crostini and lots of wine.