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What Can I Bring?
Perfect for: Winter potlucks, summer cookouts.
Make and take: Transfer warm ratatouille to slow cooker to serve on a buffet.
Made famous by: Dae Thompson of Marietta, who created her own variation on the southern French stew several years ago, during her "vegetarian stage." "I continue to enjoy sharing it with friends, as it's healthy even for my diabetic friends, " she said. "There's never any left over."
The most wonderful thing about ratatouille is its versatility -- it can be served hot or cold, as a main dish or a side. The combination of vegetables has a wonderful flavor as is, or you can season the dish with some fennel seeds or the more traditional basil and thyme.
Hands on time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 8
Ingredients:
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1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 green pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into spears
2 zucchini, cut into spears
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 rib celery, sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 (28-ounce) can and 1 (14-ounce) can peeled Italian Roma tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, eggplant, zucchini, garlic, red pepper and celery. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper, lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve as a side dish with Parmesan cheese.
Variations: As a main dish, serve over rice or pasta or in crepes with grated Parmesan cheese.
Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper, lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve as a side dish with Parmesan cheese.
Variations: As a main dish, serve over rice or pasta or in crepes with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes:
Tip: Make a day ahead, then reheat before serving. This dish also can be served cold.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 126 calories (percent of calories from fat, 48), 3 grams protein, 15 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 7 grams fat (1 gram saturated), no cholesterol, 91 milligrams sodium.
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