Ratatouille a la Provenzal

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 eggplant, cut into cubes
• 1 zucchini, cut into cubes
• 1 red pepper, cut into strips
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 ml brown sugar
• 5 ml dried oregano
• 1/480 ml of water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil, to decorate

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the eggplant and cook until golden.
4. Pick up and reserve
5. Repeat the process with the zucchini and red pepper, reserving each one.
6. In the same pan, add the tomatoes, bay leaf, brown sugar, oregano, water, salt and pepper.
7. Cook over low heat until the tomatoes are tender.
8. Add the eggplants, zucchini and peppers again.
9. Cook everything together for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.