Craving a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean dish? Look no further than Jamie Oliver’s classic ratatouille recipe! Described as ‘super easy’ to make and ‘moreish’ to eat, this dish is a delightful midweek supper that’s sure to please your taste buds. Filled with aubergines, courgettes, peppers, and a medley of other vegetables, this ratatouille is a fantastic way to get your daily dose of veggies.
With only around 200 calories per serving, it’s also a great option for those watching their waistline. Whether you’re looking for a hearty main course or a flavorful side dish, Jamie Oliver’s ratatouille is a surefire winner.
Let’s Dive into the Recipe:
Ingredients:
* Two red onions
* Four cloves of garlic
* Two aubergines
* Three courgettes
* Three red or yellow peppers
* Six ripe tomatoes
* Half a bunch of fresh basil
* Olive oil
* A few sprigs of fresh thyme
* 400g tin of quality plum tomatoes
* One tablespoon balsamic vinegar
* Half of a lemon
Instructions:
1.
Prep your vegetables:
Peel and cut the onions into wedges. Peel and finely slice the garlic. Trim the aubergines and courgettes, deseed the peppers, and chop everything into 2.5cm chunks. Roughly chop the tomatoes. Pick the basil leaves and set aside, then finely slice the stalks.2.
Start cooking:
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large casserole pan or saucepan over a medium heat. Add the chopped aubergines, courgettes, and peppers and fry for around five minutes. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large bowl.3.
Sauté the aromatics:
Add the onion, garlic, basil stalks, and thyme leaves to the pan with another drizzle of oil. Fry for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened and golden.4.
Bring it all together:
Return the cooked vegetables to the pan. Stir in the fresh and tinned tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and season with sea salt and black pepper. Mix well, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon.5.
Simmer and savor:
Cover the pan and simmer over a low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced, becoming sticky and sweet.6.
Finishing touches:
Tear in the basil leaves and finely grate in the lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve your delicious ratatouille with crusty bread or steamed rice.
