my favourite recipe ever: Ratatouille

Today I want to share my favourite recipe ever! It's awesome during the summer and even better during all the colder months! It's delicious, filling, healthy, full of nutrients and everbody loves it! I make it a lot, when friends and family visit and I don't know anyone who doesn't like it.. so give it a go ;)

Ratatouille served with couscous :) *yumm*!

You need (for 4 hungry people) 
olive oil
1 red onion
a little fresh garlic

5 medium potatoes
2-4 carrots

1 big zucchini

1 big red bell pepper

1 big yellow bell pepper

1 big orange bell pepper

8-10 tomatos (preferably a little overripe)

1/2 cup of strong vegetable broth

1 tablespoon tomato purée

2 cups hot water

1 tablespoon of mixed italian herbs

salt and black pepper to taste

a knife

a chopping board

a big pan or pot with lid

 

how to prepare it: 
cut onion, garlic and vegetables
fry onion and garlic until 'golden' in olive oil
add carrots and potatos
add zucchini
add bell peppers
fry (sauté) until everything is a little 'golden'
add tomatos and let everything simmer for about 10-15 minutes
prepare vegetable broth in a cup, mix with herbs, spices and the tomato purée (add it to the vegetables)
add the 2 cups of hot water
stir well
put the lid on the pan and let it simmer on low heat for 30-45 minutes

serve with ciabatta bread, baguette, couscous, (wholegrain)-rice or pasta  and garnish with fresh basil (optional)

I really hope you will enjoy this wonderful meal as much as I do!

~ Julia
xoxo