28/04/2023
Hey foodies! I've got a delicious and healthy recipe for you - a Ratatouille 🍅🍆🌶️ This classic French dish is packed with flavor and is the perfect way to use up all those fresh summer veggies in your garden. 😋
To make ratatouille, I start with a base of sautéed onions and garlic, then add in diced eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. 🍅🌶️🍆 I season it with herbs like thyme and basil, and let it simmer until all the flavors meld together into a savory and satisfying stew. Full instruction below🍚
Trust me, this ratatouille recipe is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love, whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a veggie-packed dish that's bursting with flavor. Give it a try and let me know what you think! 🤤
Ingredients:
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow squash, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until they start to soften.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add diced eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add diced tomatoes to the skillet, along with dried basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
This dish is full of vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables used, and the herbs and spices add flavor without adding extra calories or sodium. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course with a side of brown rice or quinoa. Enjoy!