Maryline Damour’s Ratatouille | Kitchen Vignettes | PBS Food

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and cabbage is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Wash and chop the zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers into bite-sized pieces.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.

Stir in the eggplant and cook for a few minutes until softened.

Add zucchini and bell peppers, continue to sauté until all vegetables are tender.

Mix in the tomatoes and fresh herbs, season with salt and pepper.

Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot or at room temperature.

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