Ratatouille

1 onion

1 clove garlic

1 small aubergine

1 green pepper

1 courgette

2 cans chopped tomatoes (800g)

1 x 10ml spoon oil

1 handful fresh basil

Chopping board, knife, garlic press, saucepan, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, can opener.

1. Prepare the vegetables:

• peel and chop the onion;
• peel and crush the garlic;
• dice the aubergine;
• de-seed and chop the green pepper;
• slice the courgette.

2. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes.

3. Add the aubergine and fry for a further 5 minutes.

4. Add the pepper, courgette and tomatoes.

5. Stir-in the torn basil leaves.

6. Bring to the boil and then simmer gently, with the lid on the saucepan, for 20-30 minutes.

• Use dried herbs if you do not have fresh basil.
• Go for different vegetables - try adding olives, mushrooms, red onions, peas or beans.