Ratatouille topping

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4largesIdaho baking potatoes; baked
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1mediumOnion; diced
1Garlic clove; minced
8ouncesWhite mushrooms; quartered, about 2 cups
1mediumEggplant; cut in 1/2-inch pieces, about 2 cups
1mediumZucchini; cut into 1/2-inch pieces, about 1 cup
2Ribs celery; diced
28ouncesWhole tomatoes; coarsely chopped
½teaspoonDried basil
½teaspoonDried thyme
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper

Directions

1. In large nonstick skillet, over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

2. Add mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, celery, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat; simmer until thickened and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

3. Halve potatoes lengthwise, cutting almost to the base of the potato.

Mash slightly with fork, leaving in skins. Spoon ratatouille mixture over each potato, dividing evenly.

Makes 4 servings. Preparation time: About 30 minutes. Cooking time: About 25 minutes.

Per serving: About 240 cal, 8 g pro, 47 g car, 4 g fat, 17% cal from fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 709 mg sod, 7 g fiber.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@...> Recipe by: Low-Fat Meals, Woman's Day, 4/96 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #896 by 4paws@... (Shermeyer-Gail) on Nov 09, 1997