BEST EVER RATATOUILLE

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From Joy of Cooking. This Provencal vegetable melange can be served chilled with a splash of lemon or herb vinegar. Or serve it warm as an accompaniment to lamb or chicken or as a vegetarian entree with saffron rice.

Provided by kristenkrol

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (1 lb)
1 lb zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, sliced
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
3 garlic cloves, chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped seeded peeled
2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Saute in a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat until the vegetables are golden and just tender, 10 to 12 minutes: 1/4 C olive oil, eggplant and zucchini.
  • Remove the vegetables and reduce the heat to medium-high. In the same pan, cook until the onions are slightly softened: 2 T of olive oil and onions.
  • Add and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender but not browned, 8 to 12 minutes: red pepper and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add: tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggplant and zucchini and cook until everything is tender, about 20 minutes more. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in: basil.

Yeikob Summers (Hope Summers)
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5 stars!


Jaun Davids
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This recipe is a keeper!


sk siam ahmed
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Sidarth Subba
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This was delicious!


Mercykikata Kikata
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I love ratatouille and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


OREVAOGHENE JOSEPH
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This was a great way to use up some of the vegetables from my garden. The ratatouille was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


SM shakil
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


James Mariga
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This was a great recipe. I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Valeria
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kerrie Drury
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This was the best ratatouille I've ever had. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Safie Rahman
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ferdaouss Tanger
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This ratatouille was delicious! I used fresh vegetables from my garden and it really made a difference. The dish was so flavorful and colorful.


Prince Tareq
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My family loved this recipe! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.