Roasted Ratatouille and Mozzarella Appetizers
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium eggplant, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 can (8 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 32 slices (3-inch diameter) French or Italian bread, toasted
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Combine eggplant, zucchini, onion and bell pepper in large shallow roasting pan. In small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano and salt; mix well. Drizzle over vegetables, tossing to coat.
- 2
Bake in preheated 450°F oven 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring after 10 minutes of roasting time. Stir in stewed tomatoes with liquid.
- 3
Top each toast slice with heaping 1 tablespoon vegetable mixture; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Place on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 450°F 6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm or at room temperature.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: Makes: 32 appetizers
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See Nutrition Facts
Makes: 32 appetizers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
Total Fat 3.7g
Saturated Fat 1.3g
Trans Fat 1.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 4g
Sodium 300g
Carbohydrates 21g
Protein 6g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Vitamin A 17g
Vitamin C 7g
Calcium 66g
Iron 1g
