Description
A colorful and hearty vegetable stew, Vegetable Ratatouille is a perfect dish for summer. With tender eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, this classic French recipe is full of flavor and easy to prepare. Garnished with fresh basil, it’s the perfect side or main dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 eggplant, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the vegetables are fully tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Notes
- You can serve this as a side dish with grilled meat or as a vegetarian main dish.
- If you want a richer flavor, you can drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the dish before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on what’s in season or your personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes