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.

Ratatouille
⏱ 75 min 👨‍🍳 easy 🍽 4 servings

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Mise en Place: Ratatouille
Mise en Place – Ratatouille

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. In the same pot, add the onions and bell peppers (red and green) and sauté for about 8-10 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and Herbs de Provence. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the sautéed eggplant and zucchini to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
  6. 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.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

250 kcal · 8g Protein · 30g Carbs · 10g Fat