Bill Neal's Ratatouille Recipe

Name: Bill Neal's Ratatouille
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 pounds tomatoespeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 tablespoons chopped thyme; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped basil

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds tomatoespeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped basil

1
In a colander, sprinkle the eggplant with salt and toss.
2
Let stand for 1 hour.
3
Transfer the eggplant to paper towels and pat dry.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet.
5
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
6
Scrape the onion into a large enameled cast-iron casserole.
7
Repeat the process with the bell peppers, zucchini and the garlic with the eggplant, using 2 tablespoons of oil to cook each batch.
8
Stir the tomatoes, coriander and thyme into the vegetables in the casserole and season with salt and pepper.
9
Cover and simmer over low heat until the tomatoes are broken down and the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.
10
Stir in the basil and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, Salt, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, and more.

Yes, Bill Neal's 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.

Bill Neal's Ratatouille

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