Recipe - Simplest Ratatouille

1 md Eggplant; large chop
2 md Zucchini; large chop
1 Onion; large chop
3 Cloves garlic; chopped (up
to 4)
1 cn (medium) stewed tomatoes
(crushed is less juicy but
it works)
2 tablespoon Basil; oregano or to taste

Dry saute onions in a large pot until translucent, add garlic and saute
until fragrant. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Stir
and lower heat, simmer, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes or until the
texture pleases.

I've added red bell pepper, garbanzos, crushed red pepper and small white
beans to this (not at the same time!) and it's been great every time. When
REALLY pressed for time, I've skipped the saute step altogether, tossed the
whole thing into a really big microwaveable casserole and nuked it,
covered, on HIGH for 25 minutes, sometimes adding some orzo to keep the
juices from spilling over. It's yummy with pasta, rice or just by itself.

Posted to fatfree digest V97 #207 by RubyTues59@aol.com on Sep 11, 1997