Classic Ratatouille
- 1 eggplant peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1 large yellow onion thickly sliced
- 2 small zucchini or summer squash cut in 1-inch chunks
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss eggplant with 1 teaspoon of the salt, and set aside in a paper-towel-lined bowl while preparing the other vegetables.
Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, oil, garlic, herbes de Provence, chile flakes and pepper in a small bowl. Put the bell peppers, onions and zucchini into a large bowl and pour the oil mixture over them. Pat eggplant dry with another paper towel and toss with vegetables, coating everything thoroughly. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until golden and very soft, 30 to 35 minutes.
Put tomatoes into a large bowl and break them up using your hands or a spoon. Add roasted vegetables and vinegar and stir well. Cool to room temperature before serving, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
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- 1 eggplant peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1 large yellow onion thickly sliced
- 2 small zucchini or summer squash cut in 1-inch chunks
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar