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Ratatouille baked in the oven

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Number of servings: 4Cooking time: 1 h 30 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Lunch

Ah, Ratatouille! This dish — is not just a culinary delight, but a whole explosion of freshness and taste. Created in Provence, Ratatouille conquered the world with its refined taste and simplicity. This is an ideal choice for those who appreciate the freshness of vegetables and want to experience the true taste of France.

Baked in the oven Ratatouille — is a symphony of vegetables where each ingredient sounds its own way. Each piece is filled with the aroma of herbs, olive oil and a slight hint of garlic. It is suitable as an ideal dish for a family feast or an evening with friends who appreciate quality food and good company.


Variations

While the classic Ratatouille is made with eggplant, squash, tomato and pepper, its variants may contain other vegetables such as pumpkin or even sweet potatoes, adding new flavors.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

The secret of the perfect Ratatouille — is fresh greens and good olive oil. Apply some herbs to the vegetables to reveal their aroma even more.


Ingredient tips

Choose vegetables of the same size so that they are baked evenly. Use only ripe, fresh vegetables for a better taste.


Small culinary nuances

Before baking, give the vegetables the opportunity to soak well in aromas. To do this, leave them to marinate in olive oil with salt, pepper and herbs for 10-15 minutes.

Ingredients

Eggplant

2 pcs

Squash

2 pcs

Tomato on Branch

4 pcs

Yellow Pepper

2 pcs

Garlic

2 cloves

Borges Refined Olive Oil 0.5l

50 ml

Moryachka Grinding №1 Natural Edible Sea Salt 450g

to taste

Pripravka ground black pepper 20g

to taste

Thyme in Box

5 sprigs

Preparation steps

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Vegetable preparation — Cut eggplants, zucchini and tomatoes into circles 5 mm thick. Cut the sweet pepper into strips. ⏱ 15 min. Guideline: neat even pieces.

02

Pickling — Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl, add olive oil, salt, pepper and chopped garlic. Mix well. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: Vegetables should be evenly covered with oil and spices.

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Laying — Lay out the vegetables in layers in a baking dish. Place thymian twigs between the layers. ⏱ 15 min. Guideline: Rainbow-like colored layers.

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Baking — Cover the mold with foil and bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 min to obtain a golden crust. ⏱ 55 min. Guideline: soft vegetables with a light blush.

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Tip Add fresh basil before serving for a fresh aroma and color accent.