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Back-Burner Ratatouille

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Category: Side dish Area: French Medium
Perfect for:French food lovers
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Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 yellow squash, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 zucchini, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Instructions

1. Pour diced tomatoes into a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; add zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and onion; stir once. Sprinkle salt over vegetables. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer until the vegetables start to cook down, 10 to 15 minutes; stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste. 2. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour, stirring often. (Or if preferred, cover pan and cook over low heat 2 to 3 hours.) Stir in tomato paste and adjust seasonings. Drizzle with olive oil just before serving.

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

* These are rough estimates based on common ingredient values. Actual nutrition may vary.

25

Calories

0g

Protein

2g

Carbs

2g

Fat

1g

Fiber

Tips & Variations

Blanch vegetables

Blanching in boiling water then ice water keeps vegetables vibrant and crisp.

Season your water

Salt your pasta or vegetable water like the sea for better flavor.

Mise en place

French cooking relies on preparation - have everything ready before you start.

Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe is rated as Medium. A moderately challenging recipe. It contains 9 ingredients and detailed step-by-step instructions.
Based on the complexity of this recipe, we estimate it takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to prepare and cook. Actual time may vary based on your cooking experience.
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