Ratatouille - The French Way

Name: Ratatouille - The French Way
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1/4 c olive oil; 3 medium onions sliced (3 cups sliced); 2 clove minced garlic; 1 eggplant (about 1 pound) peeled and cubed; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut in strips; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips; 1 1/2 lb fresh tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped or 1-28 oz. can of diced tomatoes (do not drain); 3/4 lb zucchini sliced; 2 Tbsp fresh mixed herbs such as parsley, thyme, and basil; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 tsp pepper flakes (optional)

By Elaine Douglas
@BreadandSoupLady

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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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1/4 c

olive oil
3 medium

onions sliced (3 cups sliced)
2 clove

minced garlic
1

eggplant (about 1 pound) peeled and cubed
1

large red bell pepper, seeded and cut in strips
1

large green bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips
1 1/2 lb

fresh tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped or 1-28 oz. can of diced tomatoes (do not drain)
3/4 lb

zucchini sliced
2 Tbsp

fresh mixed herbs such as parsley, thyme, and basil
·

salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp

pepper flakes (optional)
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How to Make Ratatouille - The French Way

Step-by-Step

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepot over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic and saute until onion is transparent.
Add eggplant and saute for 5 minutes.
Add red and green peppers and saute for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and salt and pepper and mix well.
Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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.