ratatouille - the french way

Name: Ratatouille - The French Way
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 3 medium onions sliced (3 cups sliced) lengthwise; 2 clove(s) minced garlic; 1 - eggplant (about 1 pound) peeled and cubed (1/2 -3/4 inch cubes); 1 - large red bell pepper, seeded and cut in strips; 1 - large green bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips; 1 1/2 pound(s) fresh tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped or 1-28 oz. can of diced tomatoes (do not drain); 3/4 pound(s) zucchini sliced (1/4 inch) - about 2 medium; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh mixed herbs such as parsley, thyme, and basil; - salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper flakes (optional)

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Elaine Douglas

Vancouver, BC

Updated on Mar 15, 2014

This is a great low-calorie treat any time of year. I like to make a big batch in the Fall when there are so many wonderful fresh local vegetables and freeze it for the Winter. I am not fond of green peppers so I substitute other coloured peppers.

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Simmering. Added a handful of haricot verde.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 medium onions sliced (3 cups sliced) lengthwise
2 cloves minced garlic
1 - eggplant (about 1 pound) peeled and cubed (1/2 -3/4 inch cubes)
1 - large red bell pepper, seeded and cut in strips
1 - large green bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips
1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped or 1-28 oz. can of diced tomatoes (do not drain)
3/4 pound zucchini sliced (1/4 inch) - about 2 medium
2 tablespoons fresh mixed herbs such as parsley, thyme, and basil
- salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes (optional)

How To Make ratatouille - the french way

Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add onions and garlic and saute until onion is transparent.
Step 3

Add eggplant and saute for 5 minutes.
Step 4

Add red and green peppers and saute for 5 minutes.
Step 5

Add tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and salt and pepper and mix well.
Step 6

Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Step 7

May be served as a side dish or over pasta or rice. Tastes good hot or cold. Even better the second day after flavours have had time to blend. May be frozen.
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