Veggie Meals Made Easy

This is one of the most popular zucchini recipes in our family.

My mom makes this for just about every family gathering.

I recommend  this easy ratatouille recipe for one of those quick dinner ideas we need after a long day!

Quick List Ingredients:

1 eggplant
6 small zucchini
2 bell peppers
1 summer squash
4 large tomatoes

Easy Ratatouille Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt (optional)
• 1 eggplant, diced in 1/2 in cubes
• 6 small zucchini, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 summer squash, sliced
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup minced parsley (optional)
• 4 large tomatoes cut in wedges or 1 can stewed tomatoes, drained

Directions:

1. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil add onions and garlic and saute about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in eggplant, zucchini, peppers, squash, salt and parsley.
3. Add remaining vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
4. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add tomatoes and cook on med heat for 15 minutes.
6. Garnish with more tomatoes and parsley if desired.

Yield: 8 generous servings