Recipe for Success: Ratatouille

Cut the ends off each zucchini and cut them in half lengthways. Then, cut them into strips and then into 1” chunks. Peel the eggplant, and then cut it the same way as you did the zucchini. Cut the ends off the pepper and remove the seeds. Cut into thin strips. Cut the tomatoes in half, remove seeds, and cut into quarters. Peel and smash the garlic. Peel the onions and chop them finely.

Turn burner onto low. Measure and add the oil to a large saucepan; allow oil to heat up. Add onions into the large saucepan. Cook them over low heat for about 10 minutes, until the onions are soft and lightly browned. Measure and add the tomato paste to the onions, stir together. Measure and add the vegetables, garlic, seasoning, herbs (except basil), salt and pepper to the onions in the pan. Stir everything well.

Turn heat up to medium. Cook the ratatouille (stirring occasionally) on medium heat for about 3 minutes. Then turn down the heat, so that it is bubbling gently. Put a lid onto the pan. Lift the lid and stir it every now and then. Cook the ratatouille for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and cook it for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the basil.

Serve into shallow bowls and enjoy.

Servings: 6 People