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Vegetable ratatouille

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Number of servings: 4Cooking time: 1 hDifficulty: EasyMeal: Lunch

Ratatouille is a classic French dish made with a variety of seasonal vegetables. The main ingredients are eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers. The combination of aromatic herbs and vegetables gives the dish a rich flavor and a bright appearance.

Ratatouille comes from the southern region of France, specifically Provence. There, it is traditionally prepared with lots of vegetables and olive oil. The dish is considered light, healthy, and great for both lunch and dinner.

Vegetable ratatouille can be served as a stand-alone dish or as a side dish for meat or fish. Due to its simplicity of preparation, it has become popular in many cuisines around the world.


Variations

Some recipes add potatoes, mushrooms, or cheese to ratatouille. Sometimes, vegetables are baked in layers in the oven for a more expressive texture.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

To keep vegetables juicy, cook them over medium heat and do not overcook them. Using Provencal herbs adds a characteristic aroma to the dish.


Tips on ingredients

Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. They are what make ratatouille aromatic and rich in taste.


Small culinary nuances

For a richer taste, ratatouille can be left to infuse for 15-20 minutes after cooking.

Ingredients

Eggplant

1 pc

Squash

1 pc

Plum Tomato

3 pcs

Red Pepper

1 pc

Onion

1 pc

Garlic

2 cloves

Iberica Pomace Olive Oil 1l

3 tbsp

Mriya Provencal Herbs Spice 10g

1 tsp

Moryachka Natural Food Sea Salt 500g

to taste

Mria Black Ground Pepper

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 are soft.

03

Adding the vegetables — add the eggplant, zucchini and peppers, simmer over medium heat. ⏱ 15 min. Guideline: vegetables are soft.

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Final stewing — add the tomatoes, spices and simmer for a few more minutes. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: vegetables are juicy and fragrant.

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Tip: Serve the ratatouille warm, garnished with fresh herbs and a few drops of olive oil.