Classic Ratatouille Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil4 1/2 Tablespoon
 Zucchini - 3 nos, medium-sized, unpeeled, quartered, 1-inch pieces
 Eggplant - 1/2 no, medium, unpeeled, 1 1/2-inch cubes
 Salt1 To taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Onions1
 Garlic5 Clove (5gm), finley minced
 Green Peppers - 2 nos, seeded, chopped
 Tomato sauce1 Can (10oz)
 Thyme1/2 Teaspoon
 Basil1 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 350F.

MAKING
2) In a large skillet, heat 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss in the zucchini, eggplant, salt and pepper.
3) While stirring frequently, cook the mixture on simmer for about 10 minutes.
4) In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Saute the onions, garlic and green peppers until they brown lightly.
5) Next, add in the tomato sauce and cook on simmer for about 10 minutes, while stirring often.
6) Mix in the earlier sauted mixture. Sprinkle thyme, basil and parsley. Stir well to mix.
7) Transfer the mixture into a casserole. Cover and bake for about 20 minutes or till the vegetables become soft.

SERVING
8) Serve the Ratatouille warm or cold. Garnish it with lemon wedges.
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