Thursday, June 30, 2011

SUMMER SQUASH RATATOUILLE

Ingredients:
Onion, minced
Garlic, minced
Green and yellow squash, cut in cubes
Yellow or green chili pepper, diced
Tomato, sliced or chopped
Fresh herbs, especially basil
Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
Mozzarella cheese, grated
Seasoned bread crumbs
Olive oil
Procedures:
1. Use a large skillet to sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft
2. Add the cubed squash and diced green chilies to the onion/garlic mixture. Add more olive oil and some salt and pepper.
3. Sauté until the vegetables are slightly cooked.
4. Remove from heat and add cheeses. Toss lightly to mix cheeses with the vegetables.
5. Layer chopped or sliced tomatoes and chopped fresh herbs over the vegetables and sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs.
6. Put in a 350 oven and heat for about 25 minutes. This is just long enough for the cheeses to melt and the tomatoes to cook slightly.
This make a good side dish or a great lunch all by itself.

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Baltasar Gracian