Simple Tasty Ratatouille

Simple Tasty Ratatouille

Print recipe
Simple Tasty Ratatouille
Serves 2
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 1 hour, 10 minutes
Total time 1 hour, 20 minutes
Dietary Vegetarian
Meal type Main Dish, Side Dish
Misc Freezable, Serve Hot
Region French

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

Step 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the garlic, red pepper, onions and mixed herbs, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, which should take about approx 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 3
Add the zucchini (or courgette) and aubergine and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add the chopped tomatoes, water and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Bring to the boil and then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Step 6
Uncover and then simmer again, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened, which will take about 15 to 20 minutes more.
Step 7
Remove from the heat and stir in the red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Step 8
Serve sprinkled with the fresh basil, if desired
Step 9
Benefits
Step 10
Nutrition
Powered by GetMeCooking