Zinc Bistro Ratatouille

Ingredients

• 4 whole zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch half moons
• 4 whole gold bar yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch half moons
• 2 large eggplants, peeled (Salt lightly and set in a colander for 30 minutes to drain. Pat with a towel and large dice.)
• 4 whole red bell peppers, roasted peeled, seeded and large diced
• 5 large tomatoes, quartered, seeded and large diced
• 1 large yellow onion, large diced
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1/2 bunch thyme
• 2 ounces basil
• 2 ounces oregano or marjoram
• 2 to 4 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 or 2 lemons

Instructions

1. In a large sauté pan, heat some of the olive oil, and sauté all of the vegetables individually with one of the garlic cloves and a portion of the onion.
2. Place each of the vegetables into a large pot or Dutch oven after finishing sautéing. Cover and roast in a 250 degrees F oven for 1 hour.
3. Finish with the thyme, oregano and basil. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4. Serve in a small side dish with a gratin of parmesan or reserve to finish with fish or pasta.

Attribution

Source: Zinc Bistro, Scottsdale, Arizona