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Ratatouille à ma façon

Here’s my favorite ratatouille recipe—à ma façon (my way), without eggplant.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 3 onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp of Herbes de Provence
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Start by finely chopping the onions and garlic. In a cast iron pot, such as a Staub or Le Creuset, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Add the onions and garlic, letting them sweat and caramelize uncovered.
  • While they cook, wash and finely chop the tomatoes, zucchinis, and bell peppers into small, even pieces.
  • Once the onions and garlic are golden and fragrant, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chopped vegetables to the pot. Stir well, drizzle a little more olive oil, and sprinkle in the Herbes de Provence. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors.
  • Cover the pot with its lid and let the ratatouille simmer gently over low to medium heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • When the ratatouille is ready, season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately, and don’t forget to pair it with a crusty French baguette to mop up the delicious sauce. Bon appétit!
Keyword vegetables