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Quick Ratatouille

By Ashley Moore

Published on June 26, 2016

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Quick Ratatouille

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces12 ounces yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces1 onion, choppedSalt and pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup canned crushed tomatoes ½ cup fresh basil leaves ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives

Before You Begin

Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add eggplant, squash, bell peppers, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes. Push vegetables to sides of pan. Add garlic to center and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in tomatoes and basil and cook, uncovered, until mixture has thickened and vegetables are completely tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to platter. Stir in olives and drizzle with extra oil before serving.
Quick Ratatouille

Quick Ratatouille

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
12 ounces yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
½ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup pitted kalamata olives

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
12 ounces yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
½ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup pitted kalamata olives

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
12 ounces yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
½ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup pitted kalamata olives

Why This Recipe Works

Canned crushed tomatoes give this dish long-cooked flavor and texture. We finish the dish with a healthy swirl of olive oil—at least 2 tablespoons—for added richness.

Before You Begin

Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add eggplant, squash, bell peppers, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes. Push vegetables to sides of pan. Add garlic to center and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in tomatoes and basil and cook, uncovered, until mixture has thickened and vegetables are completely tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to platter. Stir in olives and drizzle with extra oil before serving.

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