Deconstructed Ratatouille

By Leslie Blythe  , ,   ,

September 15, 2017

Ratatouille is a French Provençal stewed vegetable dish, originating in Nice, and sometimes referred to as ratatouille niçoise. This Deconstructed Ratatouille is a much fresher take on the classic. The recipe comes from Joy of Kosher.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Basil Oil

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

olive oil

Ratatouille

1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 (10-ounce) container grape or cherry tomatoes

12 garlic cloves

⅓ cup basil oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 medium zucchini

Directions

Basil Oil

1Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. 

2Blanche basil leaves for ten seconds. Place in a bowl of ice water to prevent basil from cooking further. Remove and pat dry with paper towel, making sure basil is completely dry. 

3Blend basil leaves and olive oil in a high powered blender until smooth. Set aside.

Ratatouille

1Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2Place eggplant, tomatoes, and garlic cloves on the baking sheet and mix with basil oil, salt, and pepper.

3Roast at 375° F for 40 minutes, until eggplant is tender.

4Bring a pot of water to a boil. 

5Form zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler. 

6Cook zucchini in boiling water for 4 minutes, remove from heat and mix with roasted eggplant and tomatoes.

7Drizzle a bit more basil oil on top when serving. Best served warm.

Recipe from Shifra Klein March 23, 2017, JoyofKosher.com.

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