South Texas Ratatouille Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 white onion, diced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 large eggplant, peeled and cut sticks, 1/4 x 1/4 inch x 2 inches
1 small zucchini, cut into sticks, 1/4 x 14 inch x 2 inches
1 small yellow squash, cut into sticks, 1/4 x 14 inch x 2 inches
1 small chayote, peeled and cut into sticks, 1/4 x 14 inch x 2 inches (or pattypan squash)
1/2 small jicama, peeled and cut into sticks, 1/4 x 14 inch x 2 inches (if you can'tsp find jicama, try water chestnuts)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks, 1/4 x 14 inch x 2 inches
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into sticks, 1/4 x 14 inch x 2 inches
10 whole canned tomatoes, from the can drained
1 small poblano chile, seeded and cut into sticks (1/4 x 14 inch x 2 inches, you do not need to roast or remove skin)
1/2-3/4 cup chopped fresh herb ( try a mix of flat-leaf parsley , basil , cilantro , and mexican oregano sprigs)
salt and pepper

Directions:

In a large pot, sauté onion in olive oil over high heat for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
Add garlic and cook until very light brown, stirring to keep from burning. Add eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chayote and jícama and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add peppers and poblano and cook for 3-5 minutes. Finally, add tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If you like, cook a little longer. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add in herbs, reserving some to scatter around serving on plate.
To serve, place on plates and top with basil leaves.This is good on rice or pasta. Garnish plates with sprigs of parsley or cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	188.83 Kcal (791 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.81g	23%
Sodium	9.01mg	0%
Potassium	450.51mg	10%
Total Carbs	13.36g	4%
Sugars	7.26g	29%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	19%
Protein	2.14g	4%
Vitamin C	50.3mg	84%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	12.9mg	71%
Calcium	29.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.74 Kcal (292 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.47g	23%
Sodium	3.33mg	0%
Potassium	166.39mg	10%
Total Carbs	4.93g	4%
Sugars	2.68g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	19%
Protein	0.79g	4%
Vitamin C	18.6mg	84%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	25%
Iron	4.8mg	71%
Calcium	10.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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