Ratatouille is the perfect addition to any meal. You can even enjoy it with your eggs at breakfast! A delicious, easy way to get your vegetables in, and fill up without added calories!
Ingredients:
- 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil or cooking spray
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
- 1 small bat leaf
- 1 small eggplant, cut into ½ in pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and cut into thin slices
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into slivers
- 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup shredded fresh basil leaves, or 1-2 frozen basil cubes
- Ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Over medium-low heat, add the oil or spray to a large skillet with the onion, garlic, and bay leaf, stirring occasionally until the onion is soft
- Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until the eggplant is soft
- Stir in the zucchini, red bell pepper, tomatoes and salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender
- Stir in the basil and pepper to taste
Makes 2-4 servings. Enjoy! Counts as: Free