Easy Roasted Ratatouille Food

THE BEST RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add the bell peppers, onion and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and the bell peppers have softened slightly, about 10 minutes. Add the eggplant, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the eggplant is very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the zucchini and continue to cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini has softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the ratatouille has reached a thick stew-like consistency, about 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and basil with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into a bowl and sprinkle with more fresh parsley and basil before serving.

ROASTED VEGGIE RATATOUILLE (FRANCE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the eggplant, zucchini, squash, and tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet or baking sheets, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Roast until the vegetables are soft and pliable, about 20 to 30 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle transfer them to a cutting board and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat the bottom with olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, crushed red pepper and season with salt, to taste. Saute until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the peppers and season again with salt, if needed. Cook until the peppers are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add the roasted vegetables to the pan along with the vinegar, marjoram, and thyme. Toss well to coat and add 2 to 3 more tablespoons olive oil, if needed. Taste to check the seasoning and transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Voila!

ROASTED RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Spray with cooking spray.
• Cut the eggplant unpeeled into 1" cubes.
• Cut the zucchini into 1" cubes.
• Cut the red pepper into 1" cubes.
• Cut the onion into large wedges maybe 8-10 pieces.
• Leave the tomatoes whole and also the garlic if using.
• Put all vegetables on prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and dried herbs.
• Drizzle with Olive oil. Use your hands to toss gently and coat everything with seasoning and oil.
• Bake at 350F for about 1 hour. Turn every 15 minutes.
• While it is warm toss with fresh basil and crumbled goat cheese.

EASY ROASTED RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• 1. Slice eggplant into circles about 1/3 inch thick. Sprinkle liberally with salt and set them in a colander to drain for 1-2 hours. This will remove most of the bitterness eggplant can have along with the juices, so it won't be a mushy mess after cooking. Don't worry, we'll be rinsing the salt off.
• 2. Slice the zucchini and onion also around 1/3 inch thick and set aside.
• 3. Heat a pot of water to boiling. Add the Roma tomatoes and blanch for about a minute. Remove, drop them in ice water. They should now peel easily. Remove peels. Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and gently squeeze out the watery seeds. Cut the remaining tomato into bite-size squares, I just cut each half into a quarter.
• 4. After 1-2 hours, some brown liquid should be under the colander. Dump the liquid and give the eggplant slices a quick rinse in cold water to remove any remaining salt. Shake or pat dry.
• 5. In a large baking dish, alternate the eggplant, zucchini, tomato and onion in rows. Drizzle with olive oil.
• 6. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with a bit of marinara and a couple thin slices of mozarella cheese. Put back into the oven to melt the cheese.

ROASTED RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Spread onion, garlic, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, fennel, mushrooms and sweet peppers in large lightly oiled roasting pan.
• Sprinkle with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Stirring occasionally, roast vegetables in pre-heated 400*F oven for 45 minutes, or until tender and browned.
• Toss with basil, olive oil and vinegar.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.