Ratatouille | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup chopped Tasso or spiced ham
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound)
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound)
• 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound)
• 3 cups chopped, peeled, and seeded fresh tomatoes, or 3 cups chopped canned tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme