turkey ratatouille / fried eggs / baby romaine salad

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Contents of your meal kit:
ground turkey
eggplant
squash & onion mix
diced tomatoes
thyme sprigs
basil
caesar vinaigrette base
grated pecorino
eggs

Equipment needed:  medium or large nonstick skillets, salad bowl

Finishing steps:

  1. Trim stem end off eggplant and cut into 1/4-inch dice.  Set aside.
  2. Heat a small amount of oil in a nonstick skillet over med-high heat.  When oil is hot, add ground turkey and season with salt and pepper.  Cook until turkey is no longer pink then add eggplant and squash & onion mix.  Season with a little more salt & pepper then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and thyme sprigs and cook another 2-3 minutes.  At this point all of the vegetables should be tender.  Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Pull basil leaves from stem and stack the leaves.  Roll the leaves together, then slice crosswise into thin ribbons (called a “chiffonade”).  Stir the chiffonade of basil into the ratatouille, then divide between serving plates and keep warm.
  5. Pour caesar vinaigrette base into the bottom of your salad bowl and add an equal amount of olive oil.  Whisk or mix with a fork to combine.  If this looks like too much dressing, remove some before adding the greens and the grated pecorino.  Toss gently and season with salt & pepper to taste.
  6. Wipe out the skillet and place back on the stove over medium heat.  Add a little olive oil to the skillet.  While the skillet is heating, crack eggs into a small dish.  When skillet is hot, add the eggs carefully and cook to desired doneness, 2-3 minutes for sunny side up.
  7. Divide ratatouille among plates and top each serving with an egg.  Enjoy the baby romaine salad on the side.