Austin Holistic Fitness · Low-Glycemic Recipe

Ratatouille

Serves 8  ·  Sides  ·  Low-Glycemic

A classic French vegetable stew — eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes simmered together until tender. Just as easy on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 tsp ground dried basil
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tbsp black pepper
• 3 cups cubed eggplant
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup sliced onion
• Canned diced tomatoes, to taste

Directions

1. Heat all the ingredients except the tomatoes in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes. Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes.
3. Serve hot.
4. Microwave version: omit the water, mix all ingredients in a 2-quart microwavable casserole dish, cover tightly and microwave on high for 5 minutes, stir, then cover and microwave again until the vegetables are tender, 2-5 minutes longer.

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