Ratatouille
Simmer eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, and tomatoes with onion, garlic, and seasonings for a delicious flavor in this classic dish.
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced
- 2 zucchini, diced (or frozen zucchini, thawed)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 ½ cups canned low-sodium tomatoes with juice (or fresh tomatoes)
- 1 lemon, quartered (optional)
- ¼ cup basil leaves, chopped (optional)
Directions
- Heat pot on the stove over medium-low heat and once hot, add the oil.
- Add the onion and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, basil, and oregano and cook, covered, until the eggplant is very soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve right away, garnished with lemon quarters and fresh basil if desired.