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Ratatouille in a pan

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Number of servings: 4Cooking time: 40 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Lunch

Ratatouille in a pan is a quick and easy version of a classic French vegetable dish. It uses eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes and sweet peppers. All the vegetables are stewed together, creating a fragrant and juicy dish.

Unlike the classic version, which is often baked in the oven, this ratatouille is cooked directly in a pan. This method allows you to preserve the natural flavor of the vegetables and significantly reduce the cooking time.

Ratatouille in a pan is great as a light lunch or a side dish for meat dishes. It can be served both hot and warm.


Variations

In different recipes, mushrooms, potatoes or cheese are added to ratatouille. You can also add a little tomato sauce for a richer taste.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

To prevent vegetables from turning into porridge, they should be cooked over medium heat and added gradually. First, harder vegetables, and then softer ones.


Ingredients tips

Choose ripe tomatoes and young zucchini. They are what give the dish juiciness and natural sweetness.


Small culinary nuances

For a brighter aroma at the end of cooking, add a little fresh garlic and herbs.

Ingredients

Eggplant

1 pc

Squash

1 pc

Plum Tomato

3 pcs

Yellow Pepper

1 pc

Onion

1 pc

Garlic

2 cloves

Iberica Pomace Olive Oil 0.5l

3 tbsp

Mriya Provencal Herbs Spice 10g

1 tsp

Moryachka Grinding №1 Natural Edible Sea Salt 450g

to taste

Pripravka ground black pepper 20g

to taste

Preparation steps

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Preparing the vegetables — cut the eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes and peppers into cubes. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: vegetables are cut evenly.

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Frying the onions — fry the onions and garlic in olive oil. ⏱ 5 min. Guideline: onions have become soft.

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Adding the vegetables — add the eggplant, zucchini and peppers, cook over medium heat. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: vegetables have begun to soften.

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Final stewing — add the tomatoes, spices and stew for a few more minutes. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the dish has become juicy and aromatic.

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Tip: Before serving, sprinkle the ratatouille with fresh herbs and add a few drops of olive oil for a brighter taste.