Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Ingredients

serves 4
  • •1 tbsp olive oil
  • •½ onion, finely chopped
  • •2 garlic cloves, minced
  • •1 medium aubergine, chopped
  • •2 courgettes, chopped
  • •1 pepper, chopped
  • •450g tomatoes, chopped
  • •1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • •½ tsp dried oregano
  • •1 tsp herbs de Provence
  • •½ tsp sea salt, to taste
  • •Ground black pepper, to taste
  • •Small handful basil leaves, chopped
  • •1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. 1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. 2. Add the remaining ingredients except the basil and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  3. 3. Cover with a lid and cook for 15–20 minutes, until the vegetables have softened and the tomatoes have broken down. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and extra virgin olive oil.
  4. 4. Serve with crusty bread, polenta, stirred through pasta, or alongside butter beans or grilled tofu.
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