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Ratatouille
A slow-cooked summer vegetable stew of aubergine, courgette, peppers and tomato with garlic and herbs.
20
Prep min
45
Cook min
4
Serves
Easy
Level
Photo: Gina's Auckland / Unsplash
Cooking steps
1
Brown aubergine and courgette: 10 minMedium high heat
Heat half the oil in a large pan and fry the aubergine and courgettes, in batches, lifting each onto a plate.
lightly browned
2
Soften onion and peppers: 8 minMedium heat
Add the remaining oil and cook the onion and peppers.
soft
3
1 minMedium heat
Stir in the garlic, then the tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper.
4
Simmer ratatouille: 30 minLow heat
Return the aubergine and courgettes, cover and simmer gently, stirring now and then.
all the vegetables are very tender
5
Turn off the heat and stir in the basil.
It tastes even better the next day, warm or at room temperature.
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