French Ratatouille with Herbed White Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup eggplant
• 1 cup zucchini
• 1/2 cup bell pepper
• 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary(optional)
• 1/2 cup cooked white beans
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup cooked rice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot. Cook onion 3–4 minutes until soft.

2. 2

   Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Stir in eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add crushed tomatoes, thyme, rosemary (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in white beans and simmer 5 minutes until warmed through.

6. 6

   Serve over cooked rice and top with parsley if using.