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Classic Ratatouille

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A cozy and colorful French vegetable stew that transforms everyday vegetables into a delicious, comforting dish.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 eggplant, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 4 tomatoes, diced (fresh or canned)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or heavy pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onions until fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute, being careful not to let it burn.
  4. Add the diced eggplant, season with salt, and cook until it starts to soften.
  5. Incorporate the zucchini and bell pepper, stirring to combine.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes and season with thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  7. Simmer with the lid half-on for about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally until the veggies are soft but not mushy.

Notes

For best flavor, make the ratatouille a day in advance. It tastes even better the next day! Top with a drizzle of extra olive oil before serving.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg