France · 45 minutes · Serves 4

French ratatouille

Name: French ratatouille
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 2 zucchini; 1 red bell pepper; 600 g tomatoes; 1 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp thyme; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A rustic stew of aubergine, courgette, peppers and tomatoes.

Ingredients

eggplant1 large
zucchini2
red bell pepper1
tomatoes600 g
onion1
garlic3 cloves
olive oil4 tbsp
thyme1 tsp
saltto taste
black pepperto taste

Method

01
Cut eggplant, zucchini and pepper into 2 cm chunks. Chop onion, garlic and tomatoes.
02
Heat half the oil and brown eggplant in batches for 8 minutes; set aside. Add remaining oil and soften onion and pepper for 5 minutes.
03
Add garlic and zucchini, cook for 3 minutes, then return eggplant and add tomatoes and thyme.
04
Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Uncover for 5–10 minutes until thick, then season with salt and pepper.

Adapted from BetaRecipe kitchen · traditional adaptation.

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