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Ratatouille

Indulge in a timeless dish that celebrates a medley of tender vegetables, delicately seasoned and slow-cooked to perfection!
Meal Type: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Sides
Food Category: Vegetables
Dietary Preference: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ eggplant small
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp water
  • ¼ onion small
  • ¼ bell peppers orange, red or yellow
  • ¼ zucchini medium
  • ¼ yellow squash medium
  • ¾ clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dry white wine can substitute vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup tomato canned, crushed
  • ¼ bay leaf
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Cut eggplant into 1” cubes, place in colander, and sprinkle with salt. Let drain in the sink.
  • Cut onions, peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash into 1/2” pieces.
  • Pat the eggplant dry with a paper towel.
  • Heat olive oil and water over medium-high heat in a pan. Add the eggplant and minced garlic, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and peppers, and cook uncovered for 4 minutes.
  • Add wine, turn up heat and bring to a boil, and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, and oregano.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for about 15 min.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
  • Ratatouille will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. If making it ahead do not add fresh basil until serving. You can freeze in air-tight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove.

Notes

Makes 2 servings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Natural Sugar: 10g
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