Simple Tasty Ratatouille
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 bulb Garlic (Crushed)
- 1 Large Red Pepper (thickly chopped into chunks)
- 1 Medium Onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Mixed Herbs
- 1 Small Zucinni or Courgette (cut into one inch cubes)
- 1 Small Aubergine (trimmed and cut into one inch cubes)
- 1 tin Chopped Tomatoes
- pinch Salt and Black Pepper (To Taste)
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar (or Balsimic Vinegar)
- 1 cup Water
- handful Fresh Basil (Coarsely Chopped)
Directions
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Step 1
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| Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. |
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Step 2
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| Add the garlic, red pepper, onions and mixed herbs, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, which should take about approx 6 to 8 minutes. |
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Step 3
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| Add the zucchini (or courgette) and aubergine and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, which should take about 5 minutes. |
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Step 4
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| Add the chopped tomatoes, water and salt and pepper to taste. |
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Step 5
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| Bring to the boil and then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. |
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Step 6
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| Uncover and then simmer again, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened, which will take about 15 to 20 minutes more. |
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Step 7
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| Remove from the heat and stir in the red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings. |
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Step 8
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| Serve sprinkled with the fresh basil, if desired |
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Step 9
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| Benefits |
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Step 10
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| Nutrition |
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