Ratatouille

This is a French dish, that can be varied in ingredients and preparation.  From all the recipes I found, the two common ingredients are eggplant and tomatoes, and all other vegetables varied, from mushrooms, to zucchini to all colors of  peppers. The way I interpret this, use what you have or like.  I really don’t like the texture of eggplant, however in this dish, I love it.  The eggplant makes the dish.  Also, there is a bit of prep involved because the vegetables all need to be cut up, so that’s a bit time consuming and that I don’t like…Using da Giulia Tomato Basil, eliminates a bit of preparation because my recipe calls for minced garlic and diced tomatoes, all that comes in the da Giulia jar along with a flavor enhancer- basil(yaa!)  Also, da Giulia is  an extremely low sodium sauce, which makes this dish especially healthy!  To complete this meal, broil piece of fish or chicken.This is my version based on what I had available.

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggpant diced with skin on
• 1 red pepper diced
• 1 orange pepper diced
• 1  yellow pepper diced
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1 yellow zucchini peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups da Giulia Tomato basil

Instructions

1. heat olive oil in skillet on medium
2. add onions saute on slightly translucent about 5-7 minutes
3. add eggplant, saute another 5 minutes
4.  add peppers saute another 5 minutes add da Giulia
5. simmer all together 10 minutes
6. remove and serve