Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is a classic French vegetable stew that beautifully showcases summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. This dish is rich in flavors, vibrant in color, and nutritious, making it a perfect vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish.
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How to Make Ratatouille
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until onions are translucent.
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Add bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables start to soften.
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Stir in tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, and mixed herbs. Simmer until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
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Transfer the vegetable mixture to a baking dish.
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Arrange thin slices of vegetables on top of the cooked mixture in an alternating pattern. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with additional salt and herbs.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley.
