Name: Ratatouille
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, cubed; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 tbsp (90 ml) olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 lb (225 g) white button mushrooms, quartered; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced; 2 zucchini, cubed; 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes, drained; 4 thyme sprigs; 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh basil, chopped

Ratatouille is a basic vegetable dish from the southern region of France, particularly Nice. It contains eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, onions, peppers, and garlic. Each vegetable is first cooked separately and then they come together to a smooth a soft texture. Some elements can vary, including adding vegetables (such as mushrooms here) or various aromatic elements (such as olives). It is delicious on pizza.