Vegetables: Ratatoullie

[CF-OC_gal]

I had forgotten about this dish until I started thinking about how I never eat eggplant anymore. I made it last night. Forget it if you are sensitive to the "nightshades".

It's good hot or cold.

zucchini
eggplant
2 tomatos
bell pepper (red or green)
onion
garlic
5 tblsp olive oil
1 tsp basil
1 tbsp parsley
salt and black pepper to taste

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet (I use an electric frying pan). Sautee fresh onion and garlic for a couple of minutes (don't burn the garlic).
Add cut up zucchini, egglant and peppers (make them chunky) and the rest of the oil as needed, stir, turn down the heat, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the herbs, stir cover and cook for 10 minutes more.

[Gearloose]

Originally Posted by Brat

I had forgotten about this dish until I started thinking about how I never eat eggplant anymore. I made it last night. Forget it if you are sensitive to the "nightshades".

It's good hot or cold.

zucchini
eggplant
2 tomatos
bell pepper (red or green)
onion
garlic
5 tblsp olive oil
1 tsp basil
1 tbsp parsley
salt and black pepper to taste

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet (I use an electric frying pan). Sautee fresh onion and garlic for a couple of minutes (don't burn the garlic).
Add cut up zucchini, egglant and peppers (make them chunky) and the rest of the oil as needed, stir, turn down the heat, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the herbs, stir cover and cook for 10 minutes more.

I love Ratatouille. Have you tried making this dish with less oil? Olive oil is one of the "good" oils, but it is still calorie dense. You should be able to saute' the onion and garlic in one tablespoon or less of olive oil if you use a non-stick saute' pan.. Instead of adding more oil with the rest of the ingredients, add a little water or defatted broth as needed. (veggie or chicken broth)

[CF-OC_gal]

Originally Posted by Gearloose

I love Ratatouille. Have you tried making this dish with less oil? Olive oil is one of the "good" oils, but it is still calorie dense. You should be able to saute' the onion and garlic in one tablespoon or less of olive oil if you use a non-stick saute' pan.. Instead of adding more oil with the rest of the ingredients, add a little water or defatted broth as needed. (veggie or chicken broth)

No I haven't. Sorry, I need the calories. I have about 3 recipes for this. I always end up adding more olive oil than called for anyways. If you don't add it sparingly throughout it soaks into the eggplant and makes it a disgusting flavour.

That is good for others to know if it matters.