Easy Ratatouille

World-famous Provençal recipe, the perfect summer main course. Can be also customised with the addition of pumpkins or potatoes. Try this easy version, inspired by the original classic…

Ingredients (for 2)

1 bell pepper
1/2 eggplant
1 large zucchini
2 red tomatoes
1/4 onion
4 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tbsp fresh basil
salt & black pepper

Directions

Prepare the tomatoes: boil in water for 30 seconds, drain and remove the peel, remove the seeds and slice or chop into cubes
Slice or chop the peppers, eggplants and zucchini, and finely mince garlic, thyme and basil
Dice the onions, put them in a deep saucepan with olive oil and stir fry until golden brown
Add peppers first and a pinch of salt, and cook at medium heat for 5 minutes
Add eggplants and zucchini, cover and cook for another 5 minutes at low heat
You can add some water if necessary, until vegetables soften
Finally add tomatoes, garlic, thyme and basil
Cook at low heat for another 15 minutes, stirring frequently
Season with pepper and serve with a warm baguette or bruschetta