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Rich and Hearty Veggie Stew (Ratatouille)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Vegetarian
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each eggplant
  • 1 large onion any color
  • 2 each bell peppers red, orange, or yellow
  • 2 each zucchini
  • 2 each yellow squash
  • 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
  • large handful basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives chopped
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • as needed extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add a generous drizzle of olive oil, and add the eggplant to the pan. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, then saute for 5-8 minutes or until eggplant softens.
  • Meanwhile, cut the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces. When the eggplant is soft, remove to a large bowl. Add more olive oil to the pan along with the onion and bell pepper. Saute until soft, another 5-8 minutes.
  • Remove to the bowl with the eggplant, then saute the zucchini & squash about 5 minutes with salt & pepper. Add the whole can of tomatoes to the zucchini and cook a few more minutes.
  • Return the eggplant, peppers, and onions to the pan, then add the vinegar, olives, and basil leaves and stir to combine.
  • Serve hot, with crumbled feta cheese (and toasted sliced almonds if you want) on top.
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