Mediterranean Vegetable Medley En Papillote

Ingredients:

• 1 red or green pepper, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• 1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
• large tomato, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 mL) tomato paste
• 1 ½ teaspoons (7 mL) Italian seasoning (or ½ tsp/2 mL each basil, oregano and thyme)
• ½ teaspoon (2 mL) salt
• ¼ teaspoon (1 mL) pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) chopped fresh basil or parsley
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a large bowl, combine vegetables. In a small bowl, stir together oil, tomato paste, seasoning (or herbs), salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss gently. Spoon into Culinary Parchment Cooking Bag on rimmed baking sheet.
• Fold over open edge twice and crimp well. Bake 45 minutes.
• Open bag and let stand a few minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve with Parmesan cheese.

Serve with roast or grilled meat or with pasta. Serves 4.