Ratatouille

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
• 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into thin slices
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into slivers
• 4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Over medium-low heat, add the oil to a large skillet with the onion, garlic, and bay leaf, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until the eggplant has softened. Stir in the zucchini, red bell pepper, tomatoes, and salt, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the basil and a few grinds of pepper to taste.