Oven Roasted Ratatouille
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients
- 1 eggplant, 1 - 1 1/2 lbs
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 summer squash
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 large tomatoes, more if small
- salt 
 
Traditional ratatouille requires browning vegetables separately to develop individual flavors,
then combining them for further cooking. The method in this recipe is less work. Quantities and
proportions can be varied to suit personal preferences and seasonal availability.
 
Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Cut eggplant, peppers, squashes and onion into 1" chunks.
    Cut the garlic cloves in half, lengthwise. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the rosemary,
    mixing well. Salt lightly. Oil a rimmed baking sheet or other large shallow pan (like the bottom
    of a two-part broiler pan) and spread the vegetables, if possible in a single layer. Put in heated
    oven.
  • Cut tomatoes into halves (if small) or quarters (if large) and spread in a second oiled
    pan. Salt lightly and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Put pan in oven.
  • Roast vegetables,
    turning with a spatula once or twice to ensure even cooking (tomatoes won't need to be turned)
    about 45 imnutes, or until tender. There should be well browned areas on each but they don't need
    to be uniformly browned. Don't let them become charred (blackened) as this will produce a bitter
    taste.
  • Combine contents of both pans, correct seasoning, and serve hot, warm or room
    temperature.
Note: Be sure to use shallow pans so the vegetables roast rather than steam.


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