Ratatouille Recipe

Enjoy on its own as a free food snack or serve it with grilled meat or fish for a hearty healthy winter meal.

Ingredients:

1 medium eggplant
1 red capsicum, sliced
1 green capsicum, sliced
3 zucchini, cut in 3cm chunks
1 large onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
Fresh herbs to taste (e.g. marjoram, basil or thyme)
2 large tomatoes, chopped
Black pepper to taste

Method:

Cut eggplant lengthwise into 2cm thick slices.
Sprinkle with salt and allow to stand for 20-30 minutes.
Wash off all juices and salt, dry and cut into chunks.
Place all ingredients (except tomatoes) in a pan which will hold them comfortably and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes and freshly ground black pepper.
Simmer gently for a further 15 minutes, uncovered.
Allow to cool and sprinkle with chopped parsley.