CLASSIC RATATOUILLE

Serves 6

Prep 10 min

Cook 25 min

3 tbsp (45ml) olive or avocado oil

1 onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2 brinjals, cut into chunks

4 baby marrows, sliced

1 red pepper, cut into chunks

1 yellow pepper, thickly sliced

2 x 410g tins chopped tomatoes

½ cup (125ml) vegetable stock

1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste

1 tsp (5ml) sugar

salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Parmesan and fresh basil, to serve

1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan.

2 Fry the onion until soft, add the garlic, vegetables, chopped tomatoes, stock, tomato paste, sugar and season well.

3 Simmer on a low heat for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the sauce has thickened slightly.

4 Serve with shaved Parmesan and torn basil leaves.

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