Ratatouille: Simmered Summer Vegetables

Ratatouille is a traditional French dish that originated in Nice. It was originally a peasant dish made with leftover vegetables, but it has since become a popular and beloved summer dish.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Ratatouille: Simmered Summer Vegetables

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Eggplant
• 300 gram Zucchini
• 200 gram Bell peppers
• 150 gram Onion
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 400 gram Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 10 gram Fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cut the eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and onion into small cubes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic cloves to the pot and cook until softened.
4. Add the eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Stir in fresh basil leaves and let the ratatouille rest for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Serve hot with crusty bread or over cooked rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.