Classic French Ratatouille

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1, diced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Eggplant

1 medium, diced

Zucchini

2 medium, diced

Bell peppers

2 (any color), diced

Tomatoes

4 large, diced

Fresh basil

1/4 cup, chopped

Fresh thyme

1 tablespoon, chopped

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
7. Serve hot as a main course or as a side dish with crusty bread or cooked grains like quinoa or couscous.