Entrée: France – Ratatouille (Vegetable Stew)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 45 min

Total 1 hr

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb / 450 g)
2 medium zucchinis (about 1 lb / 450 g)
2 bell peppers
4 medium tomatoes (about 1 lb / 450 g)
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh basil leaves
1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Dice eggplant and zucchini, then sauté in olive oil until browned.
2. Remove and set aside, then sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
3. Add tomatoes, garlic, basil, and thyme to the pan, and simmer until thickened.
4. Return the previously cooked vegetables to the pan.
5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Serve warm as a main dish or side.