TGIF: Ratatouille On-A-Skewer

1 Comment | Written on August 20, 2010 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

Oh-La-La… Fire up the grill, because this weekend we will take a classic French dish and turn it on it’s head! The eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onions, and tomatoes are put on a skewer, basted with French dressing and coated with a bit of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. In just a few minutes you have a healthy and delicious side dish! Bon Appetit!

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Ratatouille On-A-Skewer

1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks

2 green and/or yellow bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces

2 small onions, peeled and quartered

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup bottled French salad dressing

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs

16 cherry tomatoes

1. Alternately thread eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and onions onto 8 skewers. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Brush with salad dressing.

2. Combine Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; place on a piece of waxed paper. Roll kabobs in crumb mixture to coat evenly.

3. Grill directly over medium coals for 10-12 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender, turning frequently. Place tomatoes on the end of the skewers during the last 2 minutes of grilling. Makes 8 side-dish servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 127 cal.; 8 g total fat (2 g saturated); 4 mg chol.; 301 mg sodium; 13 g carbo.; 3 g fiber; 3 g protein

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