ratatouille

A while ago, our friends hosted a dinner night.  The theme was based around a vegan diet,

 and I decided to make ratatouille to bring and share.  I love this dish. 

I do like it with a good grating of gruyere on top, but for the dinner we skipped the cheese.  I'm going to do a Pioneer Woman style recipe so that you can make this yummy dish too!

First I start off with a clean countertop.  And bad kitchen lighting.  (I need some windows in here!)

Ingredients:

zucchini

eggplant

garlic

onion

green peppers

tomatoes

olive oil

salt/ pepper

herbs de provence

I don't have any exact measurements, but you really don't need them. 

I think herbs de provence makes this dish.  I also use this in vegetable soups. 

 Just a wiff takes you to Provence. ;)

Put a good amount of EVOO in your pot and heat.  Add a chopped onion and garlic to saute.

Then add your sliced green peppers.

Next comes your roughly chopped tomatoes.

Shake in some herbs de provence!

the recipe calls for a can of tomato paste if you have tasteless tomatoes.  I usually add one in.

Next add your sliced eggplant.

Then your zucchini.

Give it all a good stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and let simmer on low heat for a good hour or two. 

This dish is yummy the day of, but tastes even better as leftovers.  Enjoy!