French Ratatouille Recipe

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From my kitchen to yours: discover the real traditional French Ratatouille Recipe, a fragrant one-pot stew of vegetables and herbs simmered on the stove.

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– Eggplant – Zucchini – Bell peppers – Tomatoes – Onion, garlic – Herbs, lemon zest – Salt and pepper Olive oil

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Slice the eggplant and place it in a colander. Generously sprinkle with kosher salt and toss .

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Set the eggplant over a plate to collect the drippings while you prepare the other vegetables.

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Preheat a cast iron Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the onions and a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook, stirring frequently, until they start to brown

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Add the garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes, making sure to stir constantly until it becomes soft and fragrant.

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Transfer the onions and garlic to a large bowl.

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Add the zucchini to the pan with another tablespoon of olive oil. Cook, stirring often, until all slices are nicely browned.

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Transfer the zucchini to the bowl.

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Add the peppers to the pot with another tablespoon of olive oil. Cook, stirring often, until they have softened and browned a bit.

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Transfer the peppers to the bowl once they are ready.

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Dry the eggplant slices with papers towels to remove moisture and excess salt.

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Add the eggplant to the pot with the rest of the olive oil. Cook until browned, stirring frequently to make sure they don't stick to the bottom.

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Once the eggplant is nicely browned, add all vegetables back to the pot.

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Add tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, lemon strips and fresh ground pepper.

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Stir well, bring to a gentle sizzle. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender. 

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Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in fresh basil shortly before serving or top with fresh parsley.

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