Lean and Easy Ratatouille
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 Onion (medium), chopped
• 1/2 t Olive oil
• 1 Eggplant (small), peeled and cubed
• 2 Zucchini (small), cubed
• 3 Tomatoes (medium), seeded and chopped
• 1 Green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 c Fresh parsley, minced
• 3 T Tomato paste
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 t Dried basil
• 1 t Dried thyme
• 1 T White wine vinegar

Preparation Instructions

Combine the onions and oil in a 3-quart casserole dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Stir in the eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, basil and thyme. Cover again and microwave on high, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tnder. Stir in the vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes.