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Traditional French ratatouille served in a rustic bowl with diced vegetables in tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil.

Authentic French Ratatouille Recipe

Authentic French ratatouille is a Provençal vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, cooked slowly with olive oil and herbs de Provence. It’s healthy, colorful, and full of Mediterranean flavor, perfect as a side or main dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: brunch, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium eggplant diced
  • 2 medium zucchinis diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried herbs de Provence or mix of thyme, rosemary, oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the eggplant for 5–6 minutes until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, cook zucchini for 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining olive oil, sauté bell peppers for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, cook onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and herbs de Provence. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Return all vegetables to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently.
  7. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.