a great, super easy, yummy way of making sure the fam gets their veggies
what you need:
1 eggplant, chopped into 1/2" squares
2 zucchini, sliced - not too thinly
2 bell peppers, sliced - not too thinly
1 large onion, sliced - not too thinly
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 large tomatoes, sliced - not too thinly
2.5 tbsps olive oil
salt to taste
2 cups finely shredded parmesan
3 whole cloves garlic, finely chopped up
method:
1. heat 1.5 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat, sautee garlic
2. add eggplant and salt and cook for about 10-15 minutes until eggplant softens up
3. in a fairly deep casserole dish, spread the eggplant over the bottom
4. start layering the veggies one on top of the other, making sure to sprinkle a bit of salt and a layer of parmesan between each veggie layer... so eggplant, cheese, zucchini, salt/cheese, mushrooms, salt/cheese, tomatoes, salt/cheese, onions, salt/cheese, bell pepper, salt/cheese, and keep going till all the veggies are used up. finish off with a sprinkling of parmesan
5. bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes
et voila! yummy veggies and a perfect sidedish to steak or chicken or qeema or really, anything you want.