"I get my son to eat eggplant by cooking low and slow on this classic French veggie dish. A side of rice and garlic cheese bread also help. —Diane Goedde, Red Lodge, Montana..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided
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2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
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4 medium tomatoes, chopped
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3 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch slices
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
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1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil