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Razzmatazz Ratatouille With Parmesan Crips Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into large pieces .
  • 3-5 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1 large onion, sliced .
  • 1 c canned cooked chickpeas, drained .
  • 1 large eggplant, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes .
  • 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes .
  • 1 lb vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded & sliced fine .
  • 5-6 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 c fresh basil, sliced (loosely packed, divided) .
  • fresh ground black pepper .
  • 2 tsps kosher salt .
  • 1 c fresh Italian parsley, sliced (loosely packed, divided) .
  • Parmesan Crisp .
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut into large pieces .
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil .
  • 1 lb parmesan cheese (whole wedge) .
  • freshly cracked pepper

Directions
  • Step #1 Sprinkle top Eggplant pieces lightly with salt & pepper.
  • Step #2 Allow to rest salted in a colander for about a half hr.
  • Step #3 In a large deep sided frying pan heat 1 to 1 1/2 tbsps oil until hot.
  • Step #4 Cook half the eggplant in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides, transfer to a dish to reserve & repeat with the other half of the eggplant & reserve that on the side as well.
  • Step #5 In the same frying pan, garlic, heat another tbsp of olive oil & add the onion, pepper sand red pepper flakes.
  • Step #6 Sautee’ till slightly softened but not limp.
  • Step #7 Add the eggplant back to the pan & then add the chick peas, tomatoes & half of the basil & parsley.
  • Step #8 Cook on low until vegetables are softened & sauce has thickened somewhat.
  • Step #9 Adjust seasonings with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Step #10 Parmesan crisp:.
  • Step #11 Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
  • Step #12 Grate the parmesan cheese using the large holes of a box grater or using the grater attachment to a food processor/blender.
  • Step #13 Oil a baking sheet well with vegetable oil (nonstick cooking spray can be substituted or use silpat if you are lucky enough to have it).
  • Step #14 Pile cheese in cookie sized rounds of about 1-1/2 inch diameter.
  • Step #15 Sprinkle top over with freshly cracked pepper.
  • Step #16 Bake in oven about 5-7 mins (keep an eye on it, it’ll burn fast) until golden brown.
  • Step #17 Remove from cookie sheet & place on cooling racks.
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