Side Dishes, Vegetables Recipes - French-Style Vegetable Stew

Ingredients              

• 1 cup chopped onions

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced

• 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips

• 1/2 cup olive or salad oil

• 1medium eggplant, pared, cut into strips (2 x 1/2-inch)

• 3 Tbs. flour

• 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, cut into eighths

• 1/4 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup

• 1 Tbs. salt

• 1/2 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar

• 1/2 tsp. crushed oregano leaves

• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Makes 8-10 servings (about 7 cups)

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Method:

1. In Dutch oven, sauté first four ingredients in oil until onion is transparent.

2. Coat eggplant with flour; add with tomatoes to sautéed vegetables.

3. Combine ketchup and remaining ingredients, pour over vegetables.

4. Cover; simmer 30-35 minutes; stir occasionally, or until vegetables are tender.

Note: Zucchini may be peeled if skin is tough.