Next Generation Life Fitness

Ratatouille

Preptime: 15 min.
Cooktime: 50 min.

Calories: 67
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 2g
Satfat: 0g
Sodium: 157mg

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green or red pepper, chopped
2 small eggplants, cubed (about 2 cups)
1 small zucchini, cubed (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh oregano, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
2 cups chopped tomatoes with their juice, canned or fresh
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a 4-quart sauce pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Add the peppers and cook 2 minutes more. Add the eggplant and cook 2 more minutes.

3. Add the zucchini, garlic, bay leaf and oregano. Season lightly with salt and pepper and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.

4. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 40 minutes, uncovered.

5. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.