RECIPE - Ratatouille Varieties

Remember that Ratatouille recipe I posted? Here are some ideas on how to "switch it up" and either clean up your leftovers with a twist, or just have a new idea on an old favorite.

• Tex-Mex Add 1/2 cup corn kernels and 1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Top with cilantro rather than parsley.
• Greek Swap 1 tsp oregano for the thyme, add 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
• Spanish Add 2 tsp paprika, 1/2 cup pitted green olives, and some sliced cooked chorizo.
• Italian Add 1 tsp dried rosemary with a cooked and crumbled italian sausage.
• Indian Add 1 tsp turmeric and 1 Tbsp curry powder.

To change the Ratatouille from a side dish to a meal, try using some of the following variations:

• Pasta Toss with any type and sprinke with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Omelet Add a few tablespoons right before folding.
• Sausage Sandwich Spoon over sausage in a crusty roll. (It's better than a chili dog!)
• Vegetarian Medley Ladle over couscous and top with toasted nuts.
• Pizza Top dough and shower with grated fresh mozzarella.
• Rice and Beans Serve on a bed of rice - or any grain - mixed with cooked dried or drained canned beans.

What are your variations of Ratatouille? Please share!
These variations were found in the September 2009 issue of Prevention Magazine