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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 small – medium eggplant (aubergine), about 8oz, 240gr
- 2 small – medium zucchini (courgette), about 14oz, 420gr, total
- 1 1/2 large bell peppers, I used 1/2 green and 1 yellow
- 2 medium onions
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 5 medium tomatoes
- 5 laurel (bay) leaves
- 2 tbs chopped fresh thyme
- big handful of fresh basil leaves
- 4 tbs olive oil
- salt and pepper optional
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1027g | |
| Calories 739 | |
| Calories from Fat 495 | 67% |
| Total Fat 56.03g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 7.79g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium 2103mg | 60% |
| Total Carbs 56.84g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.0g | 50% |
| Sugars 31.69g | 21% |
| Protein 9.95g | 16% |
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