Ratatouille

By vdub

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• kosher salt
• 3 medium onions
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 medium yellow summer sqash
• 5 large tomatoes
• 10 cloves of garlic
• extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons Spice House Ratatouille Blend

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the eggplant into 1/2" cubes, put into a colander and salt liberally. Let it drain while preparing the other vegetables.

Keeping all the vegetables separate on the cutting board, cut the peppers, tomatoes, onions, and squashes the same size as the eggplant.

Smash and peel the garlic and chop it coarsely.

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat some of the olive oil and gently saute the eggplant until golden brown. Drain and reserve.

Turn the heat to medium-low and add more oil to the pot. Saute the onions until they are translucent, then add the garlic and spice mix. Stir until combined.

Add the peppers and stir for 3 minutes.

Add the squash and stir for 3 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, cooking for 10 minutes and stirring occasionally. Finally add the drained eggplant, and cook 15-20 minutes more until everything is soft and flavorful. Add 5 minutes if you think it needs more time.

You can garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.