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Authentic Ratatouille Recipe: Easy Provençal Vegetable Stew for 4

  • Preparation: 30 min
  • Cooking: 1 hour
  • Difficulty: Easy

Authentic Ratatouille Recipe: Easy Provençal Vegetable Stew for 4

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 eggplants
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 2 courgettes (zucchini)
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh herbs (basil, thyme, etc.)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Peel and cut all vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions first, followed by minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add the remaining vegetables, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
  5. Serve hot as a side or cold as a refreshing salad.