Chilli Ratatouille with Cheese Toasts

Category: Quick and Easy Meals

Servings

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of oil 1 teaspoon of mild chilli powder 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 red pepper chopped 1 medium aubergine, cubed 2 medium courgettes, sliced 396g/14oz) can tomatoes 396g (14oz) can red kidney beans, drained salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 slices bread, cut into triangles 50g/2oz Gruyere cheese, grated

Method

Heat the oil. Add chilli powder, chopped onion, garlic and red pepper and fry quickly for about 5 minutes. Stir in the aubergine, courgette, tomatoes and kidney beans, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 25 minutes. Place in a warmed serving dish. Toast the bread on one side. Place on top of the ratatouille, toasted side down. Sprinkle the bread with the grated Gruyere and grill for about 4 - 5 mins until the cheese has melted and is golden brown and bubbling. Serve with a crisp green salad and crusty bread. PER SERVING 296 Kcal, fat 7.8g, saturated fat 3.2g, salt 1.7g, carbohydrate 43.4g, fibre 9.9g