Garden Ratatouille with Crispy Rosemary Polenta

The combination of rosemary and oregano offer an antioxidant one-two punch. For variety, serve this quick and nutritious ratatouille with whole wheat pasta instead of the polenta.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings, 2 slices polenta and 2/3 cup ratatouille each

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Rosemary Leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
• 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups)
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 roll (16 ounces) ready-to-eat polenta, cut into 12 (1/2-inch thick) slices

Instructions

1. Mix rosemary, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt and pepper in small bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until softened.
3. Add zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, 2 1/2 teaspoons of the spice mixture and sugar; cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in vinegar.
5. Meanwhile, brush polenta slices with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Sprinkle with remaining spice mixture, pressing lightly to adhere to both sides.
6. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add polenta slices, several at a time; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
7. Serve ratatouille over polenta slices.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 154 Sodium: 473mg Fat: 6g Carbohydrates: 22g Cholesterol: 0mg Protein: 3g Fiber: 4g

Attribution

Recipe used with permission from: McCormick