When it comes to whipping up a nutritious and hearty meal that can please a crowd or just a couple, ratatouille is a classic French dish that often comes to mind. This vegetable stew is packed with flavor and can act as a side dish or star as the main course. With the help of Knorr’s products, you can elevate this traditional recipe into something even more special while ensuring it remains straightforward to prepare. Here, we delve into how to make an Eggplant Ratatouille that’s perfect for any dinner occasion.
**Ingredients:**
– 1 large eggplant, cut into half-inch cubes
– 2 zucchinis, sliced
– 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 tomatoes, diced
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 cube Knorr Vegetable Bouillon Cube
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Herbs (such as thyme and basil), freshly chopped
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare Vegetables:** Start by washing all your vegetables thoroughly. Cut the eggplant into cubes and slice the zucchinis. Chop both bell peppers and onions into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
2. **Cook Onions and Garlic:** Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until they are soft and translucent.
3. **Add Bell Peppers:** Throw in the red and yellow bell peppers next. Stir occasionally, allowing them to soften for about five minutes.
4. **Introduce Eggplant and Zucchini:** Add the cubed eggplants and sliced zucchinis to the skillet. Let them cook for around ten minutes or until they begin to soften.
5. **Season:** Crumble the Knorr Vegetable Bouillon Cube over the vegetables for enhanced flavor. Also add in salt, pepper, tomato paste, and if you like your ratatouille zesty, a pinch of chili flakes.
6. **Add Tomatoes:** Incorporate diced tomatoes with their juices into the skillet or pot stirring gently to combine everything together.
7. **Simmer:** Reduce heat to low cover approximately fifteen minutes allowing all flavors meld properly Check occasionally avoid anything sticking bottom pan
8 **Finish with herbs** Final step is add fresh herbs like thyme basil just before turning off heat This will ensure they retain maximum flavor freshness
9 **Serve** Your Knorr-enhanced Eggplant Ratatouille now ready be served It goes great alongside rice crusty bread even as filling base pasta dishes
With these steps your dinner table will soon feature deliciously comforting dish filled vibrant colors sumptuous tastes Moreover using Knorr Vegetable Bouillon Cubes not only simplifies cooking process but also enriches overall savoriness dish ensuring every bite is delightful Given versatility ratatouille feel free experiment different vegetables seasonings suit personal taste preferences Enjoy hearty meal that sure impress family friends alike