French Ratatouille

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh thyme (1 tablespoon, chopped)
• Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 large, diced)
• Tomatoes (4 medium, diced)
• Bell peppers (2, diced)
• Zucchini (2 medium, diced)
• Eggplant (1 large, diced)

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Serve the ratatouille hot as a main course or as a side dish with crusty bread or cooked grains.