Summer Side Dish - Croatian Ratatouille
A quick and easy stew featuring courgettes (zucchini), aubergines (eggplants), and tomatoes with Mediterranean herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 courgette / zucchini
- 1 aubergine / eggplant
- 1 can chopped tomato
- 1 potato
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp parsley
- 2-3 tsp oregano
- 1-2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- salt, black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash courgettes and aubergines, keeping the skin on. Cut into cubes. Finely chop onions and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add onions and chopped parsley, cook until onion is translucent (about 3 mins), then add garlic and fry for 1 minute.
- Add cubed courgettes and aubergines. Cook until they release juices (about 5-7 mins). Simmer to evaporate excess liquid, stirring occasionally.
- Once courgettes develop a golden crust, add chopped tomatoes, fresh herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Add 100ml water and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer for 15-20 mins until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens.
Notes
Calories listed are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes. Total calories for the entire dish: 550 calories.
Serves 4 portions as a side dish. Calories per portion: 137 calories. .
Serves 4 portions as a side dish. Calories per portion: 137 calories. .