This recipe is perfect for those of you who may have received our veggie monthly subscription box this September, because it includes almost all the ingredients needed: peppers, aubergines, onions, tomatoes (and some hot chilli’s as a little extra!). But whether you’ve received the veggie subscription box or not, this recipe is perfect now that the temperatures are dropping, and we are all more in the mood for some hearty dishes. 

Ingredients

• 2 aubergines
• 3 courgettes
• 2 peppers
• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 small bunch basil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• olive oil
• 1 hot chilli (optional)
  
  

Steps

1. Chop your aubergines, courgettes, peppers, and tomatoes into round slices. (If you prefer, you can peel your peppers and tomatoes)
   
   
2. Cook your onions, aubergines, peppers, and courgettes in a pan over medium heat for about 5 mins on each side. (It’s important not to overcook the vegetables at this stage.)
   
   
3. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves, the tomatoes, 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar and 1 tsp of sugar and half the basil and stir for another minute. 
   
   
4. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. 
   
   
5. Place the vegetables into a gratin dish, drizzle with olive oil and grill until golden and crispy. You can also add some grated parmesan or bread crumbs on top. 
   
   

Tip: if you did get the hot chilli’s with your subscription box, add a deseeded and finely chopped chilli with the garlic for an extra kick!