Authentic Ratatouille * Recipe

Name: Authentic Ratatouille *
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 6 Tbsp. best quality olive oil; 1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3/4 lb. zucchini, cut into cubes; 3/4 lb. coarsely chopped onions; 1/2 lb. sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 Tbsp. crushed garlic; 2 sprigs fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, cut into cubes

Servings: persons

6 Tbsp. best quality olive oil
1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 lb. zucchini, cut into cubes
3/4 lb. coarsely chopped onions
1/2 lb. sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. crushed garlic
2 sprigs fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, cut into cubes

1
Heat 5 tablespoons oil in large heavy skillet and when hot, add eggplant.
2
Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.
3
Remove with slotted spoon and drain in colander with bowl under.
4
Add zucchini to skillet with salt and pepper; cook about 3 minutes.
5
Add to eggplant.
6
Add remaining oil, plus whatever has accumulated in bowl, to pan with onions and peppers and cook until wilted.
7
Add eggplant, zucchini, salt and pepper and thyme.
8
Cook about 5 minutes.
9
Add tomatoes and stir.
10
Cover; simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover.
11
Add garlic and cook about 10 minutes to reduce liquid. Tastes best at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tbsp. best quality olive oil, 1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes, 3/4 lb. zucchini, cut into cubes, 3/4 lb. coarsely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Authentic Ratatouille * falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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