Side Dish

Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair is for Side Dish.

Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair takes 15 minutes to cook.

Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair are:

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flake
4 oz. merlot
1 eggplant, cubed
2 bell peppers, rough chopped
2 medium zucchini, quarted and chopped in large bites
3 medium tomatoes, rough chopped
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 tbsp fresh Basil (or 2 tsp dried)
salt & black pepper to taste
6 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair:

In deep skillet over medium heat, cook onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Before garlic turns brown, add red wine, eggplant, peppers, and zucchini. Add salt and pepper to taste. When the veggies are slightly soft, add tomatoes and tomato paste. Allow this to simmer a few minutes while flavors combine. Just before serving, add fresh basil. If using dried basil, add along with tomatoes. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tbsp of Parmesan cheese.Makes 6 servings. Makes a great side dish to grilled chicken or fish, or it can be served like a chunky stew with crusty bread for a complete vegetarian meal. For a more hearty vegetarian meal, add kidney or canellini beans.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LRIGEIKOH.

The nutritional information for Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 134.0

• Total Fat: 4.2 g
• Cholesterol: 3.6 mg
• Sodium: 343.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
• Protein: 5.3 g

Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Summer Veggies with an Italian Flair is Gluten Free