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Classic Ratatouille

Name: Classic Ratatouille
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1 buc. eggplant diced into 1-inch cubes; 2 buc. zucchini diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 buc. red bell pepper diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 buc. yellow bell pepper diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 buc. yellow onion chopped; 4 cățel garlic minced; 400 g canned crushed tomatoes; 2 lingură tomato paste; 120 ml vegetable broth; 1 linguriță fresh thyme chopped; 1 linguriță fresh oregano chopped; 1 buc. bay leaf; 3 lingură olive oil; 0,5 linguriță salt; 0,25 linguriță black pepper freshly ground; 2 lingură fresh basil chopped for garnish (opțional)

This traditional French Provençal stew features a vibrant medley of summer vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce. It's a flavorful and hearty vegan dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 1 oră 25 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 203 kcal

VeganDietă vegetarianăFără gluten

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

1 buc.eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes
2 buc.zucchini, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 buc.red bell pepper, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 buc.yellow bell pepper, diced into 1-inch cubes
1 buc.yellow onion, chopped
4 cățelgarlic, minced
400 gcanned crushed tomatoes
2 lingurătomato paste
120 mlvegetable broth
1 lingurițăfresh thyme, chopped
1 lingurițăfresh oregano, chopped
1 buc.bay leaf
3 lingurăolive oil
0,5 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 lingurăfresh basil, chopped for garnish(opțional)

Ustensile

knife · cutting board · large pot · wooden spoon

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Aproximativ 2 min.
2
Add the diced eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the pot.
3
Sauté the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and lightly brown.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
4
Remove the sautéed vegetables from the pot and set aside.
Aproximativ 1 min.
5
Add the chopped yellow onion to the same pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent, adding a splash more olive oil if needed.
Aproximativ 7 min.
6
Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
7
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
8
Add the fresh thyme, fresh oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
9
Bring the tomato mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Aproximativ 15 min.
10
Return the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the tomato sauce.
11
Stir gently to combine, then cover and continue to simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
Aproximativ 25 min.
Nota bucătarului: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
12
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
13
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
14
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

70%Scor

Calorii: 202,9kcal
Proteine: 4,8g
Carbohidrați: 24,4g
Grăsimi: 11g
Fibre: 6,8g
Zahăr: 14,9g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

Store leftover ratatouille in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.