Ratatouille Polenta Bake

Please pass the polenta. Love the loads of veggie topping!

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:15

Hr:Mins

Makes

servings

medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)

medium bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)

small unpeeled eggplant, (1 pound), diced (2 cups)

medium zucchini, diced (1 cup)

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

can (14 1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained

tube (16 ounces) refrigerated plain polenta (or any flavor)

tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

3/4

cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

Heat oven to 375ºF. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in skillet 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in eggplant, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes, breaking up with spoon; reduce heat to low. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spray rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches, with cooking spray. Cut polenta into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange slices on bottom of dish, overlapping and cutting to fit where necessary. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spoon vegetable mixture evenly over top.
Cover and bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parsley. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings

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Health Twist

Eggplant is an exceptional choice for a low-fat eating plan. There are only 20 calories in each 1/2 cup. Keep in mind that a pound of uncooked eggplant will yield about half a pound when cooked. Use part-skim mozzarella cheese to lower the fat in this dish.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 260

(Calories from Fat 65 ),

Total Fat 7 g

(Saturated Fat 3 g,),

Cholesterol 10 mg;
Sodium 830 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 45 g

(Dietary Fiber 6 g,

Protein 10 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

2 Starch;
3 Vegetable;
1/2 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ratatouille Polenta Bake

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens