There is more to do with the summer glut of zucchini and tomatoes then make zucchini bread. This is rather fabulous served with the cheesy zucchini bread, and it makes my vegetarian hubster a very happy man. I am convinced that whoever first came up with the idea to make ratatouille had a garden like mine. It always seems a good idea when you are planting 2 each of a variety of tomatoes, and 2 each of 2 different varieties of zucchini and yellow squash. Then the harvest starts.... yeah. I digress. This is the quintessential summer dish. It is essentially a big pot of whatever your garden is throwing at you. It should always include squash, tomatoes, and eggplant. Other than that- pick your own combinations.
In a large, preferably cast iron pot, over medium heat, saute one medium onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tbs olive oil, until translucent. To this add 8-10 cups cubed vegetables. Tonight's mixture included zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes. Add 1 tbs each fresh chopped basil, thyme, and parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, cover and reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 1 hour.
That's it. So good they made a movie about it.....
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