Perfect for preparing side dishes or side dishes! Ratatouille made with plenty of summer vegetables

Today we'll be introducing a healthy ratatouille recipe that uses plenty of fresh summer vegetables. Ratatouille is a traditional stew from the Provence region of France and is known for its generous use of summer vegetables.

A similar dish to ratatouille is Italian caponata, but there are some differences between the two. Ratatouille originated in the southern France, and the ingredients are fried and simmered at once, and seasoning is simple with salt and pepper. Caponata, on the other hand, originated in Sicily, Italy, is characterized by the fact that vegetables are fryed separately, added olives and celery, and seasoned thoroughly with wine vinegar and sugar. Both are tomato-based stewed dishes with summer vegetables, but there are differences in cooking methods and flavor, reflecting the characteristics of each region.

In particular, vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, paprika and onions are the main ingredients, and by simmering these, the sweetness and flavor of the vegetables are enhanced.

It's easy to make, so be sure to give it a try!

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• Eggplant : 2 bottles
• Zucchini : 1 bottle
• Onion : 1 pc
• Red Paprika : 1 pc
• Yellow Paprika : 1 pc
• Garlic : 2 cloves
• Olive oil : 3 tbsp
• Tomato sauce (pouch type) : 1 pack
• Basil : Appropriate amount
• Salt : 1 tsp
• Pepper : Appropriate amount

How to make it

1. Vegetable preparation

First, cut the eggplant and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Eggplant contains a lot of water, so after cutting it lightly sprinkle salted and leave it for about 10 minutes to release excess water. Meanwhile, slice the onions into thin slices and cut the red and yellow paprika into bite-sized pieces. Also slice the garlic.

2. Fry the onions and garlic

Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry the garlic over medium heat. When the garlic smells start to develop, add the onions and saute until soft. Once the onions are clear, proceed to the next step.

3. Fry the paprika

Once the onions are soft, add the red and yellow paprika to the frying pan. Turn low heat and stir-fry slowly for about 10 minutes. Spend time until the paprika is soft, and the sweetness will increase.

4. Add more eggplant and zucchini and fry

Next, add eggplant and zucchini to the frying pan and fry for another 10 minutes. Simmer these vegetables slowly until they are slightly tender, and the overall balance will improve.

5. Add tomato sauce

Once the vegetables are all tender, add the tomato sauce. Pouch-type tomato sauce is convenient and convenient, but if you have raw tomatoes, adding cherry tomatoes will give you a fresher taste. At this stage, add salt and pepper to adjust the flavor.

6. Stew

Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure that the whole thing blends in well. By simmering, the flavor of each vegetable is combined, allowing you to enjoy a rich flavor.

7. Final taste adjustment

Once the stew is finished, taste it and add salt and pepper if necessary. Ratatouille has a slightly thicker flavor, so be careful about how salty it is.

8. Serving

Once the ratatouille is complete, place it on a plate. Finally, add some color toppings with basil. The refreshing aroma of basil enhances the overall taste.

Key points to make it taste tasty

• Use fresh vegetables : Ratatouille is a dish that brings out the flavor of vegetables, so it is important to use fresh vegetables.
• Slowly fry : Slowly fry each vegetable over low heat to increase its sweetness and flavor.
• Preserve the stew time : By following the stew time, the flavor of the vegetables will blend in well, allowing you to enjoy a deep flavor.

How to enjoy ratatouille

Ratatouille is delicious not only eaten as is, but also served on bread or tossed with pasta. You can also chill it and enjoy it like a salad. If you make a lot of it, it can also be used as a meal for the next day or later.

This is a recipe for ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, paprika and onions. This is a simple dish, yet you can fully enjoy the deliciousness of vegetables, so please try it out!