Ratatouille Recipe 🍆🌶️
Ingredients:
- Eggplant: 2 medium
- Zucchini: 2 medium
- Red bell pepper: 1
- Yellow bell pepper: 1
- Tomatoes: 4 medium
- Onion: 1 large
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Olive oil: As needed
- Salt, black pepper, thyme: To taste
- Bay leaf: 1
- Fresh basil (optional): For garnish
Steps:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Slice the eggplants, zucchinis, bell peppers, and tomatoes into thin, 0.5 cm (¼ inch) slices.
- Slice the onion into rings and finely chop the garlic.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and sauté until softened and golden.
- Add Tomatoes and Spices:
- Add half of the sliced tomatoes to the pan with the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Layer the Vegetables:
- Spread the tomato-onion mixture evenly on the bottom of an ovenproof dish.
- Arrange the eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and remaining tomato slices in alternating layers on top (e.g., eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, tomato).
- Drizzle and Bake:
- Drizzle olive oil over the layered vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the Ratatouille from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve hot as a main dish or a side dish with bread or rice.
Ratatouille is a classic French dish that highlights the natural flavors of fresh vegetables. Perfectly healthy and satisfying!
Bon appétit! 🌿🍽️