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Ratatouille

A traditional Provençal dish made with a variety of vegetables, simmered together for a rich and flavorful result.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium eggplant diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup yellow squash sliced
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Liquids
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Dice the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion. Mince the garlic and chop the tomatoes.
  2. Slice the zucchini and yellow squash.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggplant and bell pepper, cook for another 5 minutes.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Once the vegetables are tender and the flavors melded, remove from heat.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Ratatouille can be served hot or at room temperature. It pairs well with crusty bread or over rice.

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