Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a classic Provençal vegetable stew originating from Nice in the South of France. It's a colorful mélange of seasonal vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, slow-cooked to meld their flavors. It can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
⏱ 75 min
👨🍳 easy
🍽 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 Medium eggplant, diced
- 2 Medium zucchini, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Medium onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 800g Canned chopped tomatoes
- 2 EL Olive oil
- 1 TL Dried Herbs de Provence
- Frische Basilikumblätter Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salz und Pfeffer Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Dice the eggplant and zucchini. Heat the olive oil in a large pan or pot. Sauté the eggplant and zucchini in batches until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onions and bell peppers (red and green) and sauté for about 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and Herbs de Provence. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- Return the sautéed eggplant and zucchini to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and simmer the ratatouille over low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender and the flavors have fully developed. Stir occasionally.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
250 kcal ·
8g Protein ·
30g Carbs ·
10g Fat