This classic French Ratatouille Nicoise is a wholesome side dish to serve with grilled chicken or meat, especially lamb.
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It is a wholesome side dish but you can also serve it as a vegetarian or vegan main course over plain rice, couscous, or simply mixed with pasta.
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This is all you need to make this easy summer dish. You can see the full list if you click on 👇 "learn more" button.
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Start with cooking the eggplants. Sauté them in a large pan with olive oil for 5 to 6 minutes, until soft. Remove on a plate and set them aside.
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Add more olive oil to the same pan, sauté the peppers for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly cooked. Transfer them on a plate along with the eggplants.
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Using the same pan, sauté the courgettes for a few minutes in olive oil, until still a bit crunchy and slightly browned. Set them aside on a plate.
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For the tomato sauce, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Sauté the onions, garlic and thyme together for 5 minutes until soft.
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Stir in the tomato paste then add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
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Add the sautéed vegetables into the pan and mix with the tomato sauce. Gently simmer for 30 minutes or until it has a smooth and creamy consistency.
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Check the seasoning, add more salt if necessary and garnish with chopped parsley or basil before serving.
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Serve it as a vegetarian main over plain rice, or simply mixed with pasta. Click on 👇 "learn more" for step-by-step pictures and instructions.
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