Ratatouille Recipe

A rich and flavourful vegetarian dish perfect for the summer heat.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-large eggplant
• 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 red or yellow bell peper
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 lbs. tomato
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Slice all vegetables thinly
2. Place eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt to remove water content
3. Pat eggplant dry and cook in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
4. Add zucchini to skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes. Then add onion, pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir remaining olive oil and garlic into skillet
6. Add thyme, vinegar, and black pepper and stir for 10-15 minutes until ratatouille is thick.