Ratatouille

Name: Ratatouille
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 lb eggplant, cubed; 1 lb zucchini, cubed; 2 red bell pepper, cubed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 5 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs; 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A classic Provencal French stewed vegetable dish with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers slowly cooked in olive oil with garlic and fresh herbs.

65 minMediumServes 6130 cal/serving

FrenchSideStovetopVegetarianVeganMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb eggplant, cubed
1 lb zucchini, cubed
2 red bell pepper, cubed
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
5 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Cut 1 lb cubed eggplant and 1 lb cubed zucchini into 1-inch cubes. Salt eggplant for 15 minutes, then pat dry.
2

Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown eggplant in batches about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3

Add remaining 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. Cook 1 diced yellow onion 4 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute.
4

Add 2 cubed red bell pepper and cook 3 minutes. Add zucchini and cook 3 more minutes.
5

Return eggplant to pot. Add 1 can crushed tomatoes and 5 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
6

Cover partially and simmer on medium-low for 25-30 minutes until very tender.
7

Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in 1/2 cup torn fresh basil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Ratatouille ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Ratatouille?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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