Jul 17 2026
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Ratatouille Recipe

Inspired by La Belle Helene
Time1h
Serves4

Tomato Confit, Basil Oil

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Ingredients

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Ratatouille Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Dice the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion into uniform pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Make Tomato Confit

    Chop the tomatoes and cook them in a pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over low heat for about 30 minutes until they become soft and saucy. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook the Ratatouille

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent. Add the eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper, cooking until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in the tomato confit and mix well.

  4. 4

    Finish with Basil Oil

    Blend the fresh basil with a splash of olive oil to create a basil oil. Drizzle over the ratatouille before serving.

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