Ratatouille

• porsiyonlar: 8 cups
• aktif süre: 30 minutes
• toplam süre: 1 hour 15 minutes

Malzemeler

1 large (1¼ lbs) eggplant, cut into ⅓-inch cubes

Salt

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), cut into ⅓-inch cubes

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch dice

5 large cloves garlic, chopped

5 large vine-ripened tomatoes (1¾ lbs), cut into ⅓-inch cubes, with their juices

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme, plus more for serving

¾ teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Yöntemler

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the eggplant and season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and starting to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan (no need to clean it). Add the zucchini and cook, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and transfer to a plate; set aside.

Add two more tablespoons of oil to the pan and add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for about 3 minutes more. Do not brown. Add the tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, thyme, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and ¾ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are broken down into a sauce, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cooked eggplant to the pan; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the eggplant is soft. Add the zucchini and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, or until just warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Sprinkle with fresh basil and thyme, drizzle with a little olive oil if desired, and serve warm or chilled. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer-Friendly Instructions: Let the dish cool completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. (Keep in mind that the zucchini won't stay crisp after being frozen.) This is delicious served cold, or reheated in the microwave.

Beslenme

• Kalori: 153
• Toplam Yağ: 11 g
• Doymuş Yağ: 2 g
• Kolesterol: 0 mg
• Sodyum: 392 mg
• Toplam Karbonhidrat: 14 g
• Diyet Lifi: 5 g
• Toplam Şeker: 8 g
• Protein: 3 g