Ratatouille Recipe

Name: Ratatouille
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, cubed; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 8 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced; 2 zucchini, cubed; 28 ounces diced tomatoes, drained; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 eggplant, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 zucchini, cubed
28 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
4 sprigs fresh thyme
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper

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In a large saucepan, brown the eggplant and onion in 60 ml ( 1/4 cup) of the oil.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Set aside in a bowl.
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In the same pan, brown the mushrooms with the pepper flakes in the remaining oil.
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Set aside with the eggplant.
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In the same pan, brown the peppers and zucchini.
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Add oil, if needed.
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Put the eggplant mixture back into the pan.
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Add the tomatoes and thyme.
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Stir well.
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Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove the thyme and add the basil.
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Adjust the seasoning.
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Serve with pasta, fish, grilled chicken, or on pizza.
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Tips: Ratatouille is a basic vegetable dish from the southern region of France, particularly Nice.
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It contains eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, onions, peppers, and garlic.
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Each vegetable is first cooked separately and then they come together to a smooth a soft texture.
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Some elements can vary, including adding vegetables (such as mushrooms here) or various aromatic elements (such as olives).
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It is delicious on pizza.

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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 eggplant, cubed, 1 large onion, chopped, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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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