French Ratatouille

Ingredients

• 2 aubergines, cubed
• 2 courgettes, cubed
• 2 red peppers, chunked
• 1 yellow pepper, chunked
• 2 onions, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Handful basil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cook each vegetable separately in olive oil until lightly coloured; set aside in a big pot.
2. Soften the onion and garlic; add to the pot.
3. Stir in the tomatoes and herbs.
4. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
5. Uncover and cook 15 more minutes to reduce.
6. Stir in torn basil at the end.
7. Season generously.

Serving suggestions

• Lovely warm or at room temperature with crusty bread.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 5 days; flavour improves.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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