Subj : Ratatouille
To   : All
From : Ben Collver
Date : Sat Sep 09 2023 11:30:08

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      Title: Ratatouille
 Categories: Stews
      Yield: 4 Servings

      1 md Onion; chopped
      2 md Bell peppers; in strips or
           -cubes
      2 sm Zucchini; cubed -OR-
      1 md Zucchini; cubed; or summer
           -squash, or a combination
      1 sm Eggplant; cubed
      4 cl Garlic; crushed
      2 md Tomatoes; in chunks
      1    Bay leaf
      1 ts Basil
      1 ts Marjoram
    1/2 ts Oregano
      1 ds Ground rosemary
      3 tb Burgundy; (or dry, red wine
           -of your choice)
    1/2 c  Tomato juice
      2 tb Tomato paste
      2 ts Salt; (approximately)
    1/4 c  Olive oil
           Fresh parsley; chopped

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           French bread
           Cheese; grated
           Black olives

  Preparation time: 35-40 minutes

  Heat olive oil in large, heavy cooking pot. Crush the garlic into the
  oil. Add bay leaf and onion; salt lightly. Saute over medium heat
  until onion begins to turn transparent. Add eggplant, wine, and
  tomato juice. Add herbs. Stir to mix well, then cover and simmer
  10-15 minutes over low heat. When eggplant is tender enough to be
  easily pricked by a fork, add zucchini and peppers. Cover and simmer
  10 minutes. Add salt and pepper, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Mix
  well. Continue to stew until all vegetables are tender. (How tender
  is Tender? Do a taste test and decide what seems right to you.)

  Just before serving, mix in the fresh parsley.

  Serve on a bed of rice, or in a bowl, accompanied by some good French
  bread. Top with grated cheese and chopped black olives.

  Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook

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