Ratatouille

Name: Ratatouille
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2‑inch cubes; 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half‑rounds; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup extra‑virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2‑inch cubes
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half‑rounds
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup extra‑virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp fresh basil, torn
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Instructions

11. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
22. Toss the eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast 20 min, stirring halfway.
33. In a heavy skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook 1 min.
44. Add the tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer 10 min until the sauce thickens.
55. Combine the roasted vegetables with the tomato sauce, stir in basil, and transfer to a shallow baking dish.
66. Cover with parchment paper and bake 30 min, until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
77. Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and let rest 5 min before serving.
88. Serve hot or at room temperature, garnished with additional fresh basil.

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