Ratatouille (Moosewood Cookbook) Recipe

Name: Ratatouille (Moosewood Cookbook)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium bell peppers, cut in strips or cubed; 2 small zucchini or 2 small summer squash, small, cubed; 1 small eggplant, cubed; 4 -6 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 medium tomatoes, in chunks; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 dash rosemary; 3 3 tablespoons dry red wine or 3 tablespoons tomato juice; 1/2 cup tomato juice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons salt, approximately; black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium bell peppers, cut in strips or cubed
2 small zucchini or 2 small summer squash, small, cubed
1 small eggplant, cubed
4 -6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 medium tomatoes, in chunks
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 dash rosemary
3 3 tablespoons dry red wine or 3 tablespoons tomato juice
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons salt, approximately
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
fresh parsley, chopped

1
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy, cooking pot. Crush the garlic into the oil. Add bay leaf and onion, salt lightly. Saute over medium heat until onion begins to turn transparent. Add eggplant, wine, and tomato juice. Add herbs. Stir to mix well, then cover and simmer 10-15 minutes over low heat. When eggplant is tender enough to be easily pricked by a fork, add zucchini and peppers. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper, tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well. Continue to stew until all vegetables are tender. (How tender is tender? Do a taste test and decide what seems right to you.).
2
Just before serving, mix in the fresh parsley.
3
Serving Suggestions/Options: Serve on a bed of rice, or in a bowl, accompanied by some good french bread. Top with grated cheese and chopped black olives.

373

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 medium bell peppers, cut in strips or cubed, 2 small zucchini or 2 small summer squash, small, cubed, 1 small eggplant, cubed, and more.

Yes, Ratatouille (Moosewood Cookbook) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ratatouille (Moosewood Cookbook)

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