Grilled Ratatouille

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 small eggplant
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• Garnishes: chopped fresh basil, fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

1. 1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Peel eggplant, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle eggplant with 1 tsp. salt, and let stand 30 minutes.
2. 2. Meanwhile, stir together olive oil, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Let stand 20 minutes. Rinse eggplant, and pat dry.
3. 3. Preheat grill to 300° to 350° (medium) heat. Combine eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and olive oil mixture in a large bowl, tossing to combine. Grill vegetable mixture in a lightly greased grill wok or metal basket, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, and grill 3 more minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Garnish, if desired.