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Ratatouille

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Provençal stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes with olive oil and herbs.

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Ratatouille: Provençal stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes with olive oil and herbs.
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⏱ 65 min🍽 6 servings📊 Intermediate🏷 Commonly associated🌱 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🌱 Gluten-free🌱 Dairy-free
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
45 min
Waiting and resting
0 min

History

Ratatouille is associated with Nice and Provençal seasonal vegetables. This diced version cooks vegetables separately to retain texture.

Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Cut eggplant, zucchini and peppers into similarly sized cubes.

  2. 2

    Brown eggplant in some oil and remove. Repeat with zucchini and peppers to avoid overcooking.

  3. 3

    Sauté onion and garlic in remaining oil; add tomatoes and herbs and cook 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine all vegetables and simmer 15-20 minutes until tender but still holding their shape.

  5. 5

    Season and serve hot or warm.

Cooking tips

  • Brown vegetables in batches to concentrate flavor without turning them into purée.

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