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Ratatouille

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Ratatouille is a traditional French Provençal vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. It’s hearty, healthy, and full of Mediterranean flavor—perfect as a main dish or side.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, diced
  • 2 zucchinis, diced
  • 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), diced
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped (or one 14-oz can of diced tomatoes)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs de Provence
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dice the eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers into similar-sized cubes.
  2. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the eggplant and cook for 5–7 minutes until it begins to soften.
  6. Stir in the zucchini and bell peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Add the chopped tomatoes, thyme or herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper.
  8. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil before serving, if desired.

Notes

Let the ratatouille sit overnight to enhance its flavor.Use canned tomatoes when fresh ones aren’t in season.Roast the vegetables for a deeper, caramelized flavor.Add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for a spicy variation.Top with cheese like Parmesan or goat cheese for extra richness.

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