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Vegetable - Ratatouille, (eggplant/zucchini)

Source of Recipe

from diabetic gourmet magazine


List of Ingredients

2 tbsp. oil
1 large sliced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 med. diced eggplant
2 small sliced zucchini
3/4 c. thinly sliced green bell pepper
2 med. chopped tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1 tbsp. capers, drained


Recipe

Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan.
Add the onions and garlic and stir fry over a med/high heat for about 2 minutes.
Add the eggplant and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
Add the zucchini, green pepper, and tomatoes and stir fry for 3 more minutes.
Add the basil, salt, and pepperand stir.
Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes over a low heat.
Uncover, stir gently, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Add the drained capers.
This may be served hot or chilled.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories: 91, Fat: 5 g, Chol: 0 mg, Sod: 203 mg, Carb: 12 g, Prot: 2 g
Diabetic exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Fat