Ratatouille
Ingredients
- 3 Aubergines
- 4 Courgettes
- 2 Red peppers
- 5 Ripe tomatoes
- 5 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 small bunch Basil
- 1 Onion . peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 Garlic cloves. peeled and crushed
- 1 tbsp. Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. Sugar
Accompaniment
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Description
Great family meal full with lovely veggies.
Method
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1. Cut the aubergines into 2cm chunks. Cut the courgettes across into 2cm slices. Peel the peppers, then chop into bite-size chunks.
2. Peel the tomatoes after leaving for 20 min in hot water. Quarter the tomatoes, scrape away the seeds with a spoon, then roughly chop the flesh.
3. Brown the aubergines for 5 mins on each side until the pieces are soft on both sides on 2 tbsp olive oil. Set them aside and fry the courgettes in another tbsp oil for 5 mins, until golden on both sides. Repeat with the peppers.
4. Cook the onion in the pan for 5 mins. Add the garlic and fry for a further min. Stir in the vinegar and sugar, then tip in the tomatoes and half the basil leaves. Return the vegetables to the pan with some salt and pepper and cook for 5 mins. Decorate with basil.
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