Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
6 servings
This hearty meal will fill you up and is super healthy too!
Brought to you by Dairy Farmers of Canada
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ingredients
1
Tbsp (15 ml) butter
1
small onion, chopped
2
clove garlic, chopped
1
cup (250 ml) butternut squash, finely diced
1
zucchini, finely diced
½
red bell pepper, finely diced
1
cup (250 ml) mushrooms, quartered
½
eggplant, finely diced
1
pinch salt
1
pinch freshly ground pepper
2
plum tomatoes, finely diced
2
Tbsp (30 ml) fresh basil, chopped
¼
tsp (1 ml) to ½ tsp (2 ml) chili peppers, crushed
2
cup (500 ml) cooked rice, pasta, millet, quinoa or spaghetti squash
½
cup (375 ml) Canadian Mozzarella, grated
¼
cup (60 ml) Canadian Parmesan, grated
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directions
Step 1
In a saucepan, melt butter and brown onion, garlic and squash for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms and eggplant. Cook 5–7 minutes. Season.
Step 3
Incorporate tomatoes and half of basil. Turn off heat and let rest with lid on for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add crushed chili peppers.
Step 5
Pour over cooked rice, pasta, millet, quinoa or spaghetti squash.
Step 6
Top with Mozzarella and Parmesan, brown in oven and serve with remaining basil