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
