BAKED RATATOUILLE BOATS

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"Using only vegetables for the filling instead of rice cuts down on starch. I like the crispiness of the panko, but you can leave it out." Rosalind Pope - Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups cubed eggplant
1 medium zucchini, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium green peppers
4 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 pieces
2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place eggplant and zucchini in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain and pat dry., In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add eggplant mixture, tomatoes, pepper and remaining salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat., Meanwhile, cut green peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place about 3 tablespoons eggplant mixture in each pepper half; top with a piece of cheese and sprinkle with marjoram. Top with tomato sauce and remaining eggplant mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until peppers are tender. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over peppers. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Muhammadwaseem Muhammadwaseem
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I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my ratatouille turned out a bit bland.


Sup3r_M0nk3y 666
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This ratatouille is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mrs Alam 82
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I love the way the vegetables are roasted in this ratatouille.


Johnny Pope
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal.


Layan Adeeb
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I've never made ratatouille before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.


Cebokazi Nkayi
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This ratatouille is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday, and it lasted me all week.


OP-_-Zakarya
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this ratatouille. The flavors were amazing.


yulianna torres diaz
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This ratatouille is a great way to use up summer vegetables.


Uasama bacha
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I love this ratatouille! It's so flavorful and delicious.


Noorsa Khan
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This is my new favorite ratatouille recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always perfect.


Pagal Jutt
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I made this ratatouille for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Melissa Arakken
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Tumu Fred
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I'm not a big fan of ratatouille, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious, and I loved the way the vegetables were roasted.


mdab rana
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck, and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors.


sourov khan
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I've made this ratatouille twice now, and it's become a new favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


habiba islam
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This ratatouille was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.