Vegan Eggplant Ratatouille Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Eggplant1
 Onion1 Large, chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Vegetable or olive oil - 3 tablespoons
 Yellow squash1 Large
 Zucchini1 Large
 Tomatoes1 Large, chopped
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Thyme leaf1 Teaspoon, crumbled
 Basil leaf1 Teaspoon, crumbled
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) On a cookie sheet, place the whole eggplant.
2) In moderate oven at temperature 350°, bake the eggplant for 45 minutes or until it is tender.
3) On wire rack, let the eggplant cooled.
4) Halve the eggplant and scoop out the pulp, let the shells remain as it is.
5) Trim zucchini and squash and cut them into halves.

MAKING
6) In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
7) Add squash and zucchini and sauté for 3 minutes while stirring.
8) Stir in salt, tomatoes, thyme, pepper and basil and cook until well blended.
9) Cover the skillet and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and liquid is absorbed.
10) Spoon the cooked vegetables into empty eggplant shells.

SERVING
11) Serve as side dish with meats or chill to serve as an appetizer
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