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

- 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
Preparation
- 1
Cut eggplant, zucchini and peppers into similarly sized cubes.
- 2
Brown eggplant in some oil and remove. Repeat with zucchini and peppers to avoid overcooking.
- 3
Sauté onion and garlic in remaining oil; add tomatoes and herbs and cook 15 minutes.
- 4
Combine all vegetables and simmer 15-20 minutes until tender but still holding their shape.
- 5
Season and serve hot or warm.
Cooking tips
- Brown vegetables in batches to concentrate flavor without turning them into purée.
References to consult
References provide information about the dish, its context or a technique. Quantities in this version may differ from those in the source.
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