Provencal Fountain of Youth Ratatouille

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil

1 onion sliced

4 peeled garlic cloves, minced

1 red or green bell pepper chopped

1 (3/4 lb) eggplant, cubed (about 3 cups)

1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced

4 tomatoes chopped

2 tsp herbes de Provence

1/2 tsp Himalayan salt

1/4 cup shredded basil leaves

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium hear; add the onion, garlic, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until they are softened, 3 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, herbes de Provence and salt, cover and cook until all veggies are tender about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in basil. Ratatouille may be made one day in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator. Serve chilled at room temperature or reheated. Serves 4.