ratatouille Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:37:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How To Make Lazy Ratatouille https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-lazy-ratatouille/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:53:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9441 You may be familiar with this classic French dish from the Disney movie, Ratatouille. And if you remember, it does require a bit of time to perfectly layout and cook the vegetables. But fortunately, there’s an equally delicious “lazy” version that is perfect for busy days.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

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]]> You may be familiar with this classic French dish from the Disney movie, Ratatouille. And if you remember, it does require a bit of time to perfectly layout and cook the vegetables. But fortunately, there’s an equally delicious “lazy” version that is perfect for busy days. 

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Herbs de Provence or mixed dried herbs

Instructions:

  1. Start by washing and chopping all your vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Don’t worry about making them perfect.
  2. In a large pot or deep pan, heat a generous glug of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until they’re soft and fragrant. 
  3. Add the eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper to the pot. Stir everything together and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes with their juice. Add a good pinch of salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of herbs de Provence. Stir everything together. Reduce the heat to low and let the ratatouille simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes. 
  5. Once the vegetables are tender, it’s ready to serve. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and enjoy!

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]]> This Ratatouille Will Warm You This Winter https://thedancingcucumber.com/this-ratatouille-will-warm-you-this-winter/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 16:01:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9399 A classic peasant dish, ratatouille was made even more famous by the 2007 Pixar film ‘Ratatouille’. It is a dish that has deliciously roasted vegetables at its center. It can be made in many ways, but here is a simple recipe that will warm you this winter. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

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]]> A classic peasant dish, ratatouille was made even more famous by the 2007 Pixar film ‘Ratatouille’. It is a dish that has deliciously roasted vegetables at its center. It can be made in many ways, but here is a simple recipe that will warm you this winter.

Ingredients:

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tin of diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and aromatic. Add your diced eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper, and stirring them well.
  2. Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato paste, creating a luscious base for your ratatouille. Sprinkle dried thyme, oregano, and rosemary over the vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors according to your preference. Cover the pot and let the ratatouille simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
  3. Just before serving, stir in freshly chopped basil for a burst of freshness and color. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more herbs or salt as desired.
  4. Serve the warm and comforting ratatouille on its own, with pasta and cheese, or with crusty bread for dipping to soak up the delicious juices. Enjoy!

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]]> Comforting Ratatouille is Just What You Need for Dinner https://thedancingcucumber.com/comforting-ratatouille-is-just-what-you-need-for-dinner/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:04:56 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=2894 Ratatouille is a classic French dish that never gets old. It uses beautiful vegetables in a delicious tomato sauce, and the best part about it is that it’s totally vegan! So make this dish and enjoy it next to your favorite protein or on its own with bread! Ingredients 1 eggplant 4 Roma tomatoes 1 […]

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]]> Ratatouille is a classic French dish that never gets old. It uses beautiful vegetables in a delicious tomato sauce, and the best part about it is that it’s totally vegan! So make this dish and enjoy it next to your favorite protein or on its own with bread!

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 4 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 yellow squash 
  • 1 zucchini
  • Olive oil
  • Half an onion 
  • 4 cloves of minced garlic 
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 can of crushed tomatoes 
  • Fresh basil, parsley, and thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

  1. First, start by dicing the onion and pepper.
  2. Heat up olive oil in a large skillet and saute the onions until translucent. 
  3. Add in the peppers and continue to saute until soft. 
  4. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute and then pour in the crushed tomatoes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Pour the sauce onto the bottom of a baking dish. 
  7. Then, using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice all the vegetables in the same thickness. 
  8. Arrange them alternating the vegetables on top of the sauce in a circular motion. 
  9. Bake at 375 F for 40 minutes covered, then take off the foil and cook for another 20 minutes. 
  10. Chop up the fresh herbs and sprinkle them all over the top of the ratatouille and enjoy!  

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> ratatouille Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:37:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 How To Make Lazy Ratatouille https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-lazy-ratatouille/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:53:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9441 You may be familiar with this classic French dish from the Disney movie, Ratatouille. And if you remember, it does require a bit of time to perfectly layout and cook the vegetables. But fortunately, there’s an equally delicious “lazy” version that is perfect for busy days.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

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]]> You may be familiar with this classic French dish from the Disney movie, Ratatouille. And if you remember, it does require a bit of time to perfectly layout and cook the vegetables. But fortunately, there’s an equally delicious “lazy” version that is perfect for busy days. 

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Herbs de Provence or mixed dried herbs

Instructions:

  1. Start by washing and chopping all your vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Don’t worry about making them perfect.
  2. In a large pot or deep pan, heat a generous glug of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until they’re soft and fragrant. 
  3. Add the eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper to the pot. Stir everything together and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes with their juice. Add a good pinch of salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of herbs de Provence. Stir everything together. Reduce the heat to low and let the ratatouille simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes. 
  5. Once the vegetables are tender, it’s ready to serve. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and enjoy!

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]]> This Ratatouille Will Warm You This Winter https://thedancingcucumber.com/this-ratatouille-will-warm-you-this-winter/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 16:01:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9399 A classic peasant dish, ratatouille was made even more famous by the 2007 Pixar film ‘Ratatouille’. It is a dish that has deliciously roasted vegetables at its center. It can be made in many ways, but here is a simple recipe that will warm you this winter. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]

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]]> A classic peasant dish, ratatouille was made even more famous by the 2007 Pixar film ‘Ratatouille’. It is a dish that has deliciously roasted vegetables at its center. It can be made in many ways, but here is a simple recipe that will warm you this winter.

Ingredients:

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tin of diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and aromatic. Add your diced eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper, and stirring them well.
  2. Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato paste, creating a luscious base for your ratatouille. Sprinkle dried thyme, oregano, and rosemary over the vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors according to your preference. Cover the pot and let the ratatouille simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
  3. Just before serving, stir in freshly chopped basil for a burst of freshness and color. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more herbs or salt as desired.
  4. Serve the warm and comforting ratatouille on its own, with pasta and cheese, or with crusty bread for dipping to soak up the delicious juices. Enjoy!

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]]> Comforting Ratatouille is Just What You Need for Dinner https://thedancingcucumber.com/comforting-ratatouille-is-just-what-you-need-for-dinner/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:04:56 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=2894 Ratatouille is a classic French dish that never gets old. It uses beautiful vegetables in a delicious tomato sauce, and the best part about it is that it’s totally vegan! So make this dish and enjoy it next to your favorite protein or on its own with bread! Ingredients 1 eggplant 4 Roma tomatoes 1 […]

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]]> Ratatouille is a classic French dish that never gets old. It uses beautiful vegetables in a delicious tomato sauce, and the best part about it is that it’s totally vegan! So make this dish and enjoy it next to your favorite protein or on its own with bread!

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 4 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 yellow squash 
  • 1 zucchini
  • Olive oil
  • Half an onion 
  • 4 cloves of minced garlic 
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 can of crushed tomatoes 
  • Fresh basil, parsley, and thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

  1. First, start by dicing the onion and pepper.
  2. Heat up olive oil in a large skillet and saute the onions until translucent. 
  3. Add in the peppers and continue to saute until soft. 
  4. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute and then pour in the crushed tomatoes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Pour the sauce onto the bottom of a baking dish. 
  7. Then, using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice all the vegetables in the same thickness. 
  8. Arrange them alternating the vegetables on top of the sauce in a circular motion. 
  9. Bake at 375 F for 40 minutes covered, then take off the foil and cook for another 20 minutes. 
  10. Chop up the fresh herbs and sprinkle them all over the top of the ratatouille and enjoy!  

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