Ratatouille Express

Ingredients

• 1 small eggplant
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 small onion
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 cup fresh basil(optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion; halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic (10 minutes).

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the eggplant for 5 minutes until it starts to soften.

3. 3

   Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 4 minutes, stirring often.

4. 4

   Stir in zucchini, cherry tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender and tomatoes have released their juices.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil, and serve warm.