We get a lot of eggplant in our CSA, and no one likes it… So I have been working on finding ways to cook it that everyone will like. Someone recommended that I try making Ratatouille, so I made it and we ate it while watching the movie Ratatouille! Both were a hit! Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture until we were heating up leftovers the next day…so this isn’t the best picture, but it was delicious!!!! I found it fascinating that Ratatouille is a cousin of Etouffee and Gumbo. I suppose this shouldn’t be all that shocking given the roots of Cajun food, but it was a neat connection to make!

Ratatouille

1 lbs ground beef

1 onion

1 bell pepper

1 tomato

Chopped Eggplant (and Zucchini/Yellow Squash if you have it)

1 8 oz jar tomato paste

1 cup water

Basil

Oregano

Salt

Saute ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Add other ingredients and cook until soft. Serve over rice.