Authentic Ratatouille *

Name: Authentic Ratatouille *
Ingredients: 6 Tbsp. best quality olive oil; 1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3/4 lb. zucchini, cut into cubes; 3/4 lb. coarsely chopped onions; 1/2 lb. sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 Tbsp. crushed garlic; 2 sprigs fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, cut into cubes

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. best quality olive oil
1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 lb. zucchini, cut into cubes
3/4 lb. coarsely chopped onions
1/2 lb. sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. crushed garlic
2 sprigs fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 lb. plum tomatoes, cut into cubes

Directions

1

Heat 5 tablespoons oil in large heavy skillet and when hot, add eggplant.
2

Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.
3

Remove with slotted spoon and drain in colander with bowl under.
4

Add zucchini to skillet with salt and pepper; cook about 3 minutes.
5

Add to eggplant.
6

Add remaining oil, plus whatever has accumulated in bowl, to pan with onions and peppers and cook until wilted.
7

Add eggplant, zucchini, salt and pepper and thyme.
8

Cook about 5 minutes.
9

Add tomatoes and stir.
10

Cover; simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover.
11

Add garlic and cook about 10 minutes to reduce liquid. Tastes best at room temperature.