Easy French Ratatouille Recipe for Any Night – 7 Rustic Comfort Layers
Easy French Ratatouille Recipe for Any Night combines eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes simmered with herbs for a rustic vegetable dish.
Ingredients
1 medium eggplant diced
2 zucchini sliced
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 yellow bell pepper chopped
3 ripe tomatoes chopped or 1 can crushed tomatoes
1 small onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
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Add eggplant and cook 5 minutes.
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Stir in bell peppers and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add zucchini and tomatoes.
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Season with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
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Cover and simmer 25 to 35 minutes until tender.
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Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Allow the dish to rest before serving for deeper flavor. Store leftovers refrigerated up to four days.