Roughly Horizontally Ratatouille

Roughly Horizontally Ratatouille

Ingredients:
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 eggplant, sliced horizontally
2 zucchinis, sliced
1 cubanelle pepper, sliced
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley

Directions:
1⁄ teaspoon salt
4
1⁄ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2
3 ounces tomato paste
1⁄ cup water
4
1. Place the onion, eggplant, zucchinis, pepper, and tomatoes into a 4-quart slow
cooker. Sprinkle with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the tomato paste and water together. Pour the mixture over
the vegetables. Stir.
3. Cook on low for 4 hours, or until the eggplant and zucchinis are fork-tender.
CUBANELLE PEPPERS
Cubanelles look very similar to banana peppers and are similar in taste and heat, but they are two different
varieties. Cubanelles can be mild to somewhat spicy and, like banana peppers, are often pickled.
Saucy Vaishnava Veggies
These simple, low-fat veggies will fill your kitchen with the smells and
dreams of India as they simmer. Why not pick up a Bollywood movie to
accompany your dinner?
Serves 4
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 potatoes, chopped small
1⁄ teaspoon chili powder
2
2 teaspoons curry powder
11⁄ teaspoons cumin
2
1⁄ teaspoon turmeric
2