RATATOUILLE MAISON / LE PLEIN D’ÉNERGIE 😉

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Zucchini is lower in calories and mushrooms are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and canola oil is generally less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: basil paste

Dried basil has a longer shelf life and is often cheaper.

Cut 1 zucchini into medium-sized pieces, not too small to avoid turning to mush.

Cut 1/2 eggplant, adjusting the quantity based on the number of people.

Cut 1/2 red bell pepper and 1/2 green bell pepper for color.

Chop 1 red onion.

Mince 3 cloves of garlic.

Heat a good amount of olive oil in a large pot over high heat.

Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.

Add the zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers to the pot, and sauté to caramelize for about 5 minutes.

Lower the heat and let the vegetables cook through for about 10-15 minutes.

Add 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped, and 1 tablespoon of diluted tomato paste to the pot.

Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still hold their shape.

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