Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Veg Vegan

A slow-roasted Provençal medley of courgette, aubergine, peppers, and tomatoes perfumed with thyme and olive oil.

Cuisines

French

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Eggplant 1 medium Eggplant , small
Zucchini 1 medium Zucchini , diced
yellow squash 1 medium Yellow squash
Bell Pepper 1 medium Bell Pepper , red
Onion 1 medium Onion , thinly sliced
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
olive oil 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Tomato 1 can Tomato , crushed
Thyme 1 teaspoon Thyme , dried
Basil 1 teaspoon Basil , dried
Oregano 1 teaspoon Oregano , dried
salt Salt , to taste
Black Pepper Black Pepper , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Dice the eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
  3. 3 In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  5. 5 Add the diced eggplant to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
  6. 6 Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
  7. 7 Cook the vegetables for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. 8 Add the crushed tomatoes, thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
  10. 10 Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, let the ratatouille sit for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.