Recipe by Chef Jonathan Rapp
River Tavern - 23 Main Street - 860.526.9417 - Chester, CT
Recipe:
Ingredients
- 2 summer squash (green, yellow, or mixed)
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 large yellow or red onion
- 2 - 3 large ripe tomatoes or 8 plum tomatoes (preferably heirlooms)
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- baguette
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- fresh herbs
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 2 tbsp of capers
- chili flakes
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut vegetables into small pieces, about one inch by one inch.
- Saute each vegetables separately in olive oil at medium-high heat, seasoning each batch with salt and pepper. Be generous with the oil, especially with the eggplant.
- Brown vegetables lightly but take care not to overcook - they should retain a slight crunch.
- Mix vegetables together in a bowl.
- Saute the garlic, lemon, and herbs together; add to the bowl.
- Chop anchovies and add with chili and capers.
- Deglaze the pan with the vinegar and add to the vegetables.
- Mix gently and let sit until served. Serve with a baguette.
Serves 8