Ratatouille on the Grill

The grilled ratatouille at Erewhon looked so fresh the other day that I couldn’t help taking some home. Rather than being stewed until blended, as in the usual ratatouille, the grilled vegetables--eggplant, zucchini, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers-retain their identity. They’re seasoned with capers, basil, garlic and olive oil. A batch of lemon herb chicken breasts just delivered from the kitchen provided the main dish. The chicken is flavored with lemon juice, olive oil and herbs, including rosemary. Steamed organic brown rice completed this healthful menu.

Grilled ratatouille, $2.99 for half-pound; lemon herb chicken breast, $3.99 for half-pound; steamed organic brown rice, $2.15 for half-pound at Erewhon Natural Foods, 7660 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 937-0777.