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Friday, 27 September 2024

Rustic Ratatouille, it's so tasty and colourful

I do enjoy the Autumn/Fall when colours are beginning to change and leaves begin to fall. Although this month has been very wet here in the UK we have had the occasional sunny, dry day when it's been very pleasant to be out and about.

(this is an older image not this year)

It can be colourful in the kitchen too! Take this rustic ratatouille recipe, it really is simple yet wonderfully colourful and extremely tasty ... tuck in quick - before it's all gone!

Ingredients
Serves Four
225g cherry tomatoes
1 red onion
1 medium aubergine (eggplant)
1 yellow pepper
2 red peppers
2 courgettes (zucchini)
1 fennel bulb, small
90ml olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
10g fresh basil, torn
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Method
1. Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 220°C, fan 200°C.
2. Peel the onions, cut into quarters and then cut each quarter lengthways again. Roughly chop the remaining vegetables to a similar size and place into a large bowl with the onions.
3. Pour over the olive oil, add the garlic and use your hands to mix thoroughly. Spread out the vegetables in a roasting tray and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the roasting tray in the oven. Once the vegetables have started to colour, around 10-15 minutes, add the tomato and basil.
5. Mix well and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are well coloured but remain reasonably crunchy in texture.
6. Remove from the oven, season to taste and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving
Carbohydrate 13.6g Protein 4.1g Fat 11g
From an original idea here

Poor Snoopy - I think he may need some help 😊

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic (more about this here) and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use a reliable meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team

All the best Jan

28 comments:

Mari said...

I've never had this but it really sounds good. I'm going to be trying it!

Tom said...

...we need to try this. Many of the ingredients are coming from our garden. Thanks Jan.

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la receta. Me gusta la imagen de snopy. Te mando un beso.

The Happy Whisk said...

I love Snoopy. And that's a meal I never made and yet would love to eat. Thanks for posting it. Happy Autumn 🎃

CJ Kennedy said...

Another keeper

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

This is our absolute, hands-down favorite way to enjoy vegetables! The flavor is amazing! Thank you for sharing a wonderful loved recipe!

Rustic Pumpkin said...

This is how I like Ratatouille, reasonably crunchy, not the soggy, wet glop that passed for Ratatouille in the 80's, but full of flavour and goodness. I love it as a supper dish with fresh, crusty bread.
Have a good weekend, Debbie

Catarina said...

The picture is fabulous!!
That dish is very colourful indeed. Very appealing to the eye.

Margaret D said...

Certainly reads ok, Jan.

Elephant's Child said...

Yum. I do love a Ratatouille.

jabblog said...

That would be so good for lunch or supper.

baili said...

hope rain takes break dear Jan and you enjoy autumn colors :)

the dish is superb and healthy as well
hugs and blessings

Donna said...

This sounds delicious! And the photo on the website, looks downright yummy!
Big hugs sweet lady!
Donna

eileeninmd said...

Sounds delicious and I love all the ingredients.
Our fall colors are just so-so here, maybe due to the drought?
Take care, have a great day and happy weekend!

NanaDiana said...

That sounds good.....like a "fall" dish to savor. Have a great weekend. xo Diana

Tor said...

I love ratatouille so much, this is such a great idea for a 'fall color' dish! Going to make it for my kids and see what they think

Jeanie said...

Those colors are fantastic. Thank you for the recipe -- it looks good!

Miradas desde mi lente said...

Todos esos buenos ingredientes, tienen una gran variedad de colores.
Feliz fin de semana.

Dianna said...

I love Ratatouille and this recipe sounds delicious! Thanks, Jan.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Jan :)
I love a good Ratatouille but have only made it on top of the stove, this seems like a good alternative and we have all the ingredients. Thank you Jan!

Ananka said...

My idea of a good time! And so healthy :-D

Yvonne said...

I've tried different versions of combining vegetables to cook together, and this sounds like an engoyable dish.

Barwitzki said...

Your recipe invites me.
Until yesterday we had the most beautiful summer weather, but now autumn is in the air.
It will be wonderful when the leaves on the trees change color.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.
Many greetings from Viola

HappyK said...

It sure does sound good. I'll have to try it.

Kim said...

I've never had it, but wow, it sounds good!

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

As the season has changed to Autumn, this is a wonderful comforting, tasty and easy recipe for the cooler days ahead. Thank you.

Rose said...

I so love the photo...I would be showing it every year.

Conniecrafter said...

we just got back from our vacation and we were out west and the Aspen trees were all turning yellow so we enjoyed some lovely Autumn drives, sure did get me in the mood!