Savour Manitoba | Winter 2024

FRESCOLIO cont.

Denise's Ratatouille SERVINGS: 4 SIDES | PREP TIME: 20 MIN | COOK TIME: 30 MIN

Vegan Friendly

INGREDIENTS 1 medium eggplant, washed and sliced, 1/4 inch thickness 2 large tomatoes, washed and sliced, 1/4 inch thickness 1 large white onion, peeled and sliced, 1/4 inch thickness 1 large green pepper, washed and sliced, 1/4 inch thickness 2 1/2 tbsp Frescolio Basil Infused Olive Oil 10 fresh basil leaves medium in size, keep them whole 2 small sprigs fresh oregano Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Prepare vegetables as above.

2. Arrange vegetables in 9-inch pie or quiche pan, in spiral pattern, alternating eggplant, tomato, onion and green pepper. Place herbs on top of arranged vegetables. Drizzle oil over vegetables, making sure to coat evenly. Finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. 3. Place in oven and roast uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

COZY WINTER EVENINGS Warm up your winter gathering with a delightful

twist on tradition by serving ratatouille,

a hearty French vegetable stew.

RECIPE NOTES If you are not a fan of eggplant, a great substitute would be zucchini.

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