Jul 14 2026
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Ratatouille Recipe

Inspired by The French Hen Cafe
Time50m
Serves4

Stewed vegetables served with rice.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Herbs and Spices

Cooking Essentials

For Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion. Mince the garlic and chop the tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Typically, this involves rinsing the rice, adding it to boiling water, and simmering until cooked.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  2. 4

    Add the Vegetables

    Stir in the diced eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.

  3. 5

    Incorporate Tomatoes and Spices

    Add the chopped tomatoes, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.

  4. 6

    Simmer the Ratatouille

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Once the ratatouille is ready, serve it warm over a bed of cooked rice. Enjoy your delicious stewed vegetables!

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