End of Summer Ratatouille Recipe (French Stew with Vegetables)
This end of summer ratatouille recipe; She softens eggplant, zucchini, pepper and tomato in the same pot with olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs. The ingredients are easy, the how-to steps are clear; You can serve it as a hot main course or cold appetizer.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the vegetables
Dice the eggplant; If you want, salt it for 10 minutes for bitterness and dry it. Chop the zucchini and peppers, chop the onion finely; Grate the tomato or cut it into small cubes.
Soften the onion and garlic
Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 3–4 minutes; Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Saute eggplant
Add the eggplant and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat a little if necessary to prevent it from sticking to the base.
Add zucchini and peppers
Add the zucchini and all the peppers to the pot. Cook, stirring, for 6–8 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
Cook with tomatoes and spices
Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook on low-medium heat with the lid half-closed for 12-15 minutes, keeping the vegetables firm but soft.
Finish with herbs
When you turn off the stove, add parsley and basil. Check the balance of taste; Add little salt/pepper if necessary.
Serve
You can serve ratatouille hot or warm. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle parmesan; If you want, serve it with bread or rice.

