Ratatouille is a classic French dish that is made with a variety of vegetables, including eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and onions. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for vegetarians and can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
To make ratatouille, you will need the following
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 eggplant, diced
2 bell peppers (any color), diced
2 zucchini, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 eggplant, diced
2 bell peppers (any color), diced
2 zucchini, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.