J.R.’s Ratatouille – A.K.A. I Suck At Keeping Promises Sometimes

Here is my version of ratatouille. It’s called J.R.’s Ratatouille because my friend J.R. has been bugging me for the recipe for ages now. In all fairness… I promised her the recipe but haven’t delivered. Boo on me…. until now. So J.R. Here it is. The ratatouille you love. Just for you…

Ingredients

• 2 Japanese Eggplants
• 4 Small Tomatoes
• 1 Small Yellow Onion
• 1 Red Bell Pepper
• 2 Zucchini
• 2 Yellow Squash
• 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano
• 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme
• 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary
• 1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Salt?
• 1/4 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Pepper
• 6 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

Directions

NOTE: When purchasing the produce try to get produce of similar diameter. The reason for this is mainly for aesthetics.

ANOTHER NOTE: I’m going off memory here so I may be a little off on the herbs… On the low end.

1. Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. Finely chop all the herbs. Mix the herbs together with the salt and pepper. Set the mixture aside.
3. Cut the tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and onion into 1 and1/2  inch wide pieces/discs.
4. Cut the bell pepper into cubes that are about the size of the vegetable discs.
5. Place all the vegetables in a very large bowl and sprinkle 1/3 of the oil and herbs all over the top. Toss the vegetables with your hands.
6. Repeat step five.
7. Repeat step five again.
8. Arrange the vegetables vertically in a 3-quart casserole. (Usually these dishes are 5inches by 9 inches. Approx.)
9. Place the casserole on the lowest rack in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
10. After 30 minutes turn up the temperature to 375 degrees and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the tops of the vegetables are nice and brown.

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