Simple & Elegant Summer Vegetable Ratatouille

Name: Simple & Elegant Summer Vegetable Ratatouille
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Chicken thigh; 1/2 medium Tomato; 1 medium Onion; 1/2 Zucchini; 1/3 Red or yellow bell pepper; 1/2 Green pepper (if you don't have red/yellow); 1/2 Eggplant (slim Japanese type); 1 clove Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 Consomme soup stock cube; 1/2 can Canned diced tomato; 80 ml Water; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 Dried oregano (Optional); 1 Dried basil (Optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 Chicken thigh
1/2 medium Tomato
1 medium Onion
1/2 Zucchini
1/3 Red or yellow bell pepper
1/2 Green pepper (if you don't have red/yellow)
1/2 Eggplant (slim Japanese type)
1 clove Garlic
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 Consomme soup stock cube
1/2 can Canned diced tomato
80 ml Water
1 tsp Sugar
1 Dried oregano (Optional)
1 Dried basil (Optional)

1
Preparation: Mince the garlic and cut the chicken and vegetables into whatever size you like.
2
Add the olive oil and minced garlic to a frying pan and cook over medium heat.
3
Once the garlic has become fragrant add the chicken.
4
Once the chicken starts to brown, add the onions.
5
Once the onions have wilted, add a pinch of salt and the remaining vegetables.
6
Cook until the olive oil soaks in (about 3 minutes).
7
Add the ingredients, and once the mixture comes to a boil set the heat to somewhere between low and medium.
8
Cover the pan with a lid and simmer until the soup thickens (about 30 minutes).
9
Once the soup has thickened and reduced to about 1/3 the amount of the ingredients (adjust as preferred), stop the heat, and flavor with salt and pepper.
10
Top with parsley and the dish is complete.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 Chicken thigh, 1/2 medium Tomato, 1 medium Onion, 1/2 Zucchini, and more.

Yes, Simple & Elegant Summer Vegetable 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!