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Vegetarian ratatouille

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

Vegetarian ratatouille is a fragrant vegetable dish from French cuisine, made with aubergines, courgettes, tomatoes and sweet peppers. Thanks to the combination of fresh vegetables and Provençal herbs, the dish has a rich flavour and a vibrant appearance.

This version of ratatouille is ideal for those who follow a vegetarian diet or simply want to prepare a light and healthy dish. The vegetables are stewed together, creating a tender texture and a pleasant aroma.

Vegetarian ratatouille can be served as a main course or as a side dish with grains, pasta or bread.


Variations

You can add mushrooms, chickpeas or beans to the ratatouille for a more substantial version. Some recipes also involve baking the vegetables in the oven.


Secrets to tenderness and flavour

To keep the vegetables juicy, they should be simmered over a medium heat and not overcooked. Adding fresh herbs at the end of cooking enhances the flavour.


Tips on ingredients

Choose ripe tomatoes and young courgettes. These are what make the dish juicier and more aromatic.


Fine culinary details

For a richer flavour, leave the ratatouille to stand for 15 minutes after cooking.

Ingredients

Eggplant

1 pc

Squash

1 pc

Tomato

3 pcs

Yellow Pepper

1 pc

Onion

1 pc

Garlic

2 cloves

Iberica Pomace Olive Oil 0.5l

3 tbsp

Provance Herbs Seasoning 10g

1 tsp

Pripravka ground black pepper 20g

to taste

Salute di Mare Grinding №0 Natural Edible Sea Salt 750g

to taste

Preparation steps

01

Preparing the vegetables — slice the aubergine, courgette, tomatoes and peppers into rounds or cubes. ⏱ 10 mins. Checkpoint: the vegetables are cut evenly.

02

Frying the onions — fry the onions and garlic in olive oil. ⏱ 5 mins. Checkpoint: the onions have softened.

03

Adding the vegetables — add the aubergine, courgette and peppers, and simmer over a medium heat. ⏱ 15 mins. Checkpoint: the vegetables have softened.

04

Final simmering — add the tomatoes and spices, and simmer for a few more minutes. ⏱ 10 mins. Guide: the dish is now juicy and fragrant.

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Tip: Before serving, garnish the ratatouille with fresh herbs and drizzle with a few drops of olive oil.