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Mains*
Re-invent the pizza by topping it with delicious home-made ratatouille. This makes a satisfying but low-fat light lunch or a simple quick-to-cook supper.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40-50 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small aubergine, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 courgettes, halved and sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
4 pizza bases
small handful basil leaves
200g mozzarella, grated
green salad to serve
| Method | |
| 1 | Preheat the oven to 220°C/Gas 7. |
| 2 | Heat the olive oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add the aubergine and cook for 5-6 minutes before adding the courgettes and peppers. |
| 3 | Cook over a low heat for 5-6 minutes, then stir in the chopped tomatoes and 100 ml water, bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15-18 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften. |
| 4 | Using a slotted spoon, divide the mixture between 4 pizza bases. Sprinkle over torn basil leaves and grated mozzarella and bake for 11-13 minutes. Serve with green salad. |
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