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Ratatouille

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1/2 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato puree
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Italian eggplant
2 summer squash
2 zucchini
2 bell peppers
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

  1. Combine onion, garlic, tomato puree and olive oil to coat bottom of baking dish.
  2. Slice vegetables thinly and arrange in even layers.
  3. Drizzle olive oil and spices over vegetables and cover with piece of baking parchment cut to fit.
  4. Bake at 375F for 45-55 minutes.

Corn Cakes with Black Bean Spread

Recipe,

1 cup masa
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. warm water
1 cup roasted corn kernels
1 Tbsp. olive oil

  • Mix masa and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Slowly stir in water until incorporated.
  • Stir in corn, and work into dough, then cover and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Form into 8 pancakes and fry in oil in a large skillet, about 3 minutes per side, until browned in spots.

15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
juice from 1 lime
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika

  • Pulse in food processor until almost smooth.  Add lime juice and salt as needed.

1/2 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
1 avocado
1/4 cup salsa verde
2 Tbsp. crumbled feta or queso blanco

  • Smear corn cakes with black bean spread, and top with cabbage/lettuce, avocado cubes, salsa and cheese.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/corn-cakes-black-bean-spread/15762