ratatouille with poached eggs

La Mesa, CA
Updated on Jan 23, 2012

Great summer recipe while all the veggies are fresh from the garden. Or a winter time tummy warmer with cheesie garlic toast.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - red pepper
  • 1/2 pound yellow crooked neck squash
  • 1 pound zucchini
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 teaspoons greek seasoning (mccormick)
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes (28 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - a handful of basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon tomatoe paste

How To Make ratatouille with poached eggs

  • Step 1
    Heat olive oil over medium heat in large deep skillet. Cut zucchini and squash in half length wise and cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Rough chop onion and red pepper. Add to skillet and cook till just crisp tender. Then add tomatoes, tomato paste and greek seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add balsamic vinegar, sugar and salt & pepper to your taste. Use the back side of a ladle to make a well in the ratatouille. Gently crack egg in well. Repeat until all 4 eggs are in the simmering liquid. Put a lid on the skillet and cook an additional 2-4 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Ladle ratatouille into a shallow bowl, tear basil leaves on top and serve with crusty cheesie garlic bread.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top

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