veggie delight on garlic bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 medium eggplant, cubed
• 1 zucchini, cubed
• 1 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil (optional)
• 1 french baguette
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 6 teaspoons butter, softened

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place olive oil and garlic in a large skillet. fry (stirring occasionally) over a medium heat until the garlic is golden brown; approximately 2 minutes.
• add eggplant and zucchini to the skillet, fry until the eggplant is brown and tender; approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
• add the tomato chunks to the skillet, stir the mixture until the tomato becomes a pulp. mix in salt, oregano, and basil. stir the entire mixture over the heat for 2 minutes, then remove pan from heat and let the mixture cool.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• slice the bread into 12 (1-inch thick) slices. distribute garlic powder and butter evenly over the top of each slice. place the slices directly the oven rack (do not use a cookie sheet, the bread will get crisper this way). let the bread heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
• remove the bread from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter. spread the vegetable mixture over the 12 bread slices, distribute the topping as evenly as you can. serve immediately.