Now, this takes a bit of time to prepare since there is a lot of chopping. So instead of taking just minutes, it takes about 10 minutes to prepare. In the scheme of things, 10 minutes is still a short amount of time. It then takes 45 minutes, or so, to bake.
Ingredients:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 squash, diced
(the packages I get at Aldi look like this)
-1 eggplant, peeled and diced
- 2 cans of diced tomatoes (if you want this dish more dry you can use just one can)
- of course, add any spices or herbs you want
Directions:
1. in a large pan, saute the onion with olive oil and a bit of salt, until translucent
2. add the diced squash and the diced eggplant into the onions
3. add the cans of diced tomatoes, and stir together
4. place into the oven, uncovered , at 350 degrees, for about 45 minutes or so. Basically, you will be looking for when the juices start to bubble.
When you plate this add some cheese on top, serve with salad and bread.
I think this dish has a rather earthy flavor. It is very simple and nothing fancy, but it fills your belly, warms you up, gives you lots of veggies!
Sorry Joanna... any food that starts with the word "rat" is a bit disconcerting to me. Just kidding! This looks REALLY good! Since I started reading your column I've been trying to think more about the nutritional aspects of various foods rather than just the calories. I have you to thank for that since I believe you mentioned that philosophy a while ago. I also think it's FANTASTIC that you've raised your kids to appreciate the taste of healthy foods!! The "Dippy Eggs" look reeeeeally good too! I've got to make those sometime! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteLOL yes, anything rat would be a but disconcerting :) Yeah for you looking at the nutrition!!! I swear it makes you look at food differently.
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