How to Make the Perfect Ratatouille - Ratatouille Recipe - Plating Ratatouille

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.

Warm a little olive oil in a skillet.

Start by adding diced bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) to the skillet as they take the longest to cook.

Next, add diced onions to the skillet.

Add diced green zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet.

Add diced eggplant and minced garlic to the skillet.

Cook the vegetables until they are soft and fully cooked, ensuring there are no crunchy pieces.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper as you go to develop flavor.

Add tomato paste to the cooked vegetables and mix well.

Add chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.

Create a bouquet garni with fresh thyme, basil, and sage, and add it to the skillet.

Lower the heat and let the mixture cook slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

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