Carina’s Garden Ratatouille
Description:
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Carina’s Garden Ratatouille, a delightful vegan dish that transforms late-season vegetables into a scrumptious feast for your guests. Don’t be daunted by the seemingly long list of ingredients; the actual preparation is surprisingly easy, promising a culinary masterpiece that’s ready in no time.
Recipe Details:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggplants, cut into one-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tomatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, torn (for garnish)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 823.1
- Fat Content: 32.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1247.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 131.4g
- Fiber Content: 57.2g
- Sugar Content: 64.4g
- Protein Content: 29.3g
Instructions:
- Begin by cutting the eggplants lengthwise in half. Then, cut each half lengthwise into strips and crosswise into one-inch cubes.
- To skin the tomatoes, make a shallow X-shaped cut in each tomato. Drop the tomatoes into a pot of boiling water and let them sit for 30 seconds. Immediately remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Allow them to sit for a few minutes until the skins loosen, making it easy to peel them off.
- In a wok or large, deep frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, lower the heat, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the cubed eggplant, diced bell peppers, and chopped green beans. Continue sautéing for an additional five minutes.
- Incorporate the sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and minced garlic. Sauté for another five minutes until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
- The vegetables should release their juices, creating a flavorful broth. Towards the end, stir in the dried marjoram, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Garnish the ratatouille with torn basil leaves for a burst of freshness.
- Serve the Carina’s Garden Ratatouille immediately for a delightful experience.
Suggestions:
Delight your taste buds by serving this ratatouille over creamy mashed potatoes or polenta, creating a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.
Enjoy the delightful journey of creating Carina’s Garden Ratatouille, a culinary masterpiece that brings the essence of your late-season vegetables to life! 🌿🍅🍆
