Classic Ratatouille

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants (about 500g / 1.1lb), cubed 2 medium eggplants (about 500g / 1.1lb), cubed
• 2 medium zucchinis (about 400g / 0.9lb), sliced 2 medium zucchinis (about 400g / 0.9lb), sliced
• 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
• 4 ripe tomatoes (about 600g / 1.3lb), diced 4 ripe tomatoes (about 600g / 1.3lb), diced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 150 kcal / 628 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 7g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 12g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 7g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the sliced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the cubed eggplants and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
4. 4.
   Add the sliced zucchinis and bell peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. 5.
   Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
6. 6.
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. 7.
   Adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. 8.
   Serve hot and enjoy the flavors of Provence!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Eggplants — Salting the eggplant cubes before cooking helps remove excess moisture and improves their texture.
• Tomatoes — If fresh tomatoes are not available, you can use canned diced tomatoes as a substitute.

Tips & Tricks

• For a twist, you can add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
• Ratatouille tastes even better the next day, so consider making it in advance and reheating it for a quick and delicious meal.
• Serve Ratatouille as a side dish with grilled meats or fish for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Ratatouille can be served as a main course accompanied by crusty bread or as a side dish alongside roasted chicken or grilled fish. It is also delicious when served over cooked rice or pasta.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the colorful vegetables in a circular pattern on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of green.