Easy Ratatouille Recipe
Here’s a classic French Ratatouille recipe, rustic, colorful, and full of Mediterranean
flavor. Servings: 4-6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
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Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium eggplant, diced
2 zucchinis, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
4 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
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Instructions
1. Cook the aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
2. Add the vegetables
Add the eggplant and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until it begins to soften.
Add the zucchini and bell peppers; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and seasoning
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Finish and serve
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
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Serving Ideas
Serve warm as a side dish to grilled meats or fish.
Spoon over crusty bread for a light vegetarian meal.
Toss with pasta or rice for a heartier main course.