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Authentic French ratatouille dish with fresh vegetables.

Ratatouille Dish Recipe Made Simple

A simple and authentic French Ratatouille recipe with fresh vegetables and herbs, easy to cook on stovetop or oven-baked.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 Person
Course: Dinner, Main Dishes, Healthy, Family Dinner, Quick & Easy
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium eggplant diced
  • 2 zucchinis sliced
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 tomatoes diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pan for stovetop version
  • 1 Oven Dish for baked version
  • 1 Sharp Knife for slicing vegetables
  • 1 Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic until golden.
  3. Add eggplant and peppers, cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini and tomatoes.
  5. Season with thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, then cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

You can also bake Ratatouille at 190°C (375°F) for 40 minutes for a more traditional version.