1 medium sized onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium or large eggplant, diced 1 can stewed tomatoes 2 medium zucchini diced into large chunks add herbs as desired (try basil) olive oil (enough to sauté onion/garlic) salt and pepper to taste

Simple Ratatouille Sauté the onion and garlic until tender. Add eggplant and tomatoes; bring to simmer. Simmer, covered for 15 minutes. Add zucchini. Simmer for 10–15 more minutes until vegetables are suitably soft. Remove from heat, stir in the herbs, season to taste.

Serve over rice, egg noodles, pasta, boiled, cubed potatoes.

Ratatouille is open to interpretations. Great additions include diced chicken, sauteed firm tofu, seitan and more seasonal vegetables. May be topped with grated cheese at the time of serving.