Fried Eggplant and Mushroom Penne
Hello everyone, My name is Ana Elisa and in this video I will show you how to make eggplant nuggets (p.s. i forgot to mention i fried them in olive oil.) I hope you enjoy this pasta dish!
Easy Ratatouille Recipe – How to Make Ratatouille – Blondelish
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Are you looking to up your vegetable game? If you're like me, you're trying to eat as many light, healthy, and vegetable-packed meals as possible these days. And luckily, healthy doesn't have to mean boring.
This easy vegan ratatouille recipe is light, gluten-free, and even Whole30-friendly! It comes together easily on the stove or in the oven in a big batch for an effortless entertaining recipe.
Before you start slicing and dicing your eggplant, be sure to read my in-depth tips and tricks below. From helpful ingredient swaps to how to perfectly slice vegetables for homemade ratatouille and even how to add protein or pasta to turn this dish into a well-rounded meal.
And if you're looking for a short-cut recipe, I've also included instructions to make this ratatouille even faster in an Instant Pot or the oven.
Ready to get cooking? Here are all of the best Tips & Tricks for my Best Ratatouille Recipe:
Tips & Tricks for this Easy Ratatouille Recipe
1. Which ingredients can be replaced in this vegan ratatouille recipe?
This dish is so versatile and allows you to experiment with so many veggies. Feel free to add or replace the vegetables in the recipe with any of your favorites like:
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Summer squash
Butternut squash
Potatoes (it's best to boil them first because they take a bit longer to cook)
Brussels sprouts
Mushrooms
You can replace the plum tomatoes with diced tomatoes or even with marinara or pizza sauce if you like.
For a healthy vegan protein addition, stir in a can of rinsed and drained chickpeas or another favorite bean. Add the beans when you stir everything together and cook according to the recipe instructions to allow the flavors to meld.
If you're not vegan or vegetarian, then you can add shredded parmesan, goat cheese, or pecorino on top. It brings some great cheesy flavors to the dish.
2. How to make ratatouille with chicken?
I love the addition of chicken to ratatouille. It turns this easy recipe into a full meal that's even more satisfying and filling. For chicken ratatouille, use boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Start the recipe by searing the chicken until golden, and set aside on a plate. Then follow the recipe as written and return the seared chicken to the pot with the fried veggies.
3. How to make this easy ratatouille recipe with other protein
You could also add turkey or beef just as you would add the chicken.
In fact, if you have leftover cooked turkey or chicken, ratatouille is a great way to transform it into a new meal. Shred or chop the meat and add it to the pot with the fried veggies. There's no need to sear the meat since it's already cooked.
Last but not least, my favorite protein addition to this easy ratatouille recipe is shrimp or fish. It transforms the dish into an amazing Mediterranean pot! Use raw peeled and deveined shrimp or fish fillet chunks. Simply add them when the ratatouille has about 10-12 minutes left to cook. Seafood cooks very quickly when added to the simmering sauce.
4. How to make this vegan ratatouille with pasta?
Pasta works so great with ratatouille! Cook the pasta separately according to package instructions. Once cooked, reserve about 1/4-1/3 cup of the pasta water and drain the noodles.
When the ratatouille is done, add the cooked pasta to the pot with the reserved pasta water. Adding the pasta water will make the tomato sauce adhere better to the pasta noodles.
5. How to cut veggies for this recipe
The key to perfectly cooked easy ratatouille is cutting the vegetables evenly.
How you cut them depends on your preferences, however. Some people love the veggies chopped into smaller pieces. Others prefer large chunks. However you like your veggies, just be sure they're all about the same size and shape.
If you like smaller chopped veggies, reduce the cooking time from 30min to about 20 min. It's good to have a bit of a crunch in each bite, and it's always best to not overcook your veggies.
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Quick & Easy Moroccan Couscous (Vegan)
This delicious couscous is delicious, healthy and ridiculously easy to make. Use it as meal prep for the week, it stores really well in tupperwares :) Or use as a side dish for some more moroccan veggies!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ red pepper (small dice)
1/2 red onion (small dice)
1 small courgette (small dice)
1 tsp salt
1 cup dried cous cous
¼ cup raisins
1.25 cups of boiling water
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp black pepper
2 cloves garlic (grated)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup of fresh coriander (chopped)
1/2 cup fresh mint (chopped)
1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Pinch salt
1/2 cup toasted flaked almonds
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Method:
1 Scatter the red pepper, red onion and courgette on a baking tray. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle over the salt. Bake for 20 minutes at 180℃
2 Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, grated garlic, lemon juice and olive oil with the boiling water. Pour over the dried cous cous and raisins (in a large mixing bowl). Cover with clingfilm and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Once soaked and cooled slightly, fluff up the grains with a fork.
3 Add the chickpeas, grated carrot and fresh herbs (reserving some herbs for garnish) and give everything a good stir.
4 Scatter over the almonds, pomegranate and remaining herbs and serve.
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FALL MARKET MEALS - Moroccan Ratatouille & Sausage Penne Pasta
This #FallMarketMeal recipe is Moroccan Ratatouille & Sausage Penne Pasta, a recipe that takes longer to say than it takes to devour! Featuring locally-sourced ingredients from our artisan grocers, this meal says both stay home and go on an exotic culinary adventure! Recipe:
Easy Ratatouille Pasta Recipe (ASMR) - Roasted Ratatouille Pasta - Ratatouille Pasta Vegan
Ratatouille pasta is a delicious and healthy dish that combines the classic French ratatouille with pasta to create a satisfying and flavorful meal. It is a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner as it's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.
The dish is made with a medley of vegetables such as eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, onion, and tomatoes, which are simmered together to create a flavorful sauce. The sauce is then tossed with pasta to create a complete meal that is both delicious and nutritious.
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Step-by-step recipe:
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Yields: 6
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients For Ratatouille Pasta
➜ 2 medium-sized eggplants
➜ Kosher salt, to taste
➜ 1 large or 2 small red bell peppers
➜ 2 small large zucchini
➜ 2 medium-sized onions, diced
➜ 1 3/4 cups tomato puree or Italian tomato sauce for pasta
➜ 4-5 garlic cloves
➜ 6 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil
➜ 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
➜ Salt & pepper to taste
➜ 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
➜ 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
➜ 1-2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, optional
➜ Fresh basil leaves for serving
➜ 400 grams of dried penne pasta
➜ 1 cup pasta cooking liquid
How to Make Ratatouille Pasta
1. Place eggplant on a chopping board and trim the ends. Cut eggplant into about 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer them to a plate, and keep aside. Also, cut 1 large bell pepper (I am using red and yellow bell peppers) into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer them to a bowl and set aside. Then, cut 2 small zucchini into 1/2-inch chunks. Transfer it to a bowl, and set it aside. Peel 2 medium-sized onions, cut through stem and root end, then slice it into half and dice it. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them using a garlic press or finely chop them.
4. Add hot salted water to a large pot of water. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, or until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
5. Heat 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add eggplant and stir to coat in oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until eggplant is golden and soft. At this point, some pieces begin to brown. Keep stirring frequently. Once softened and charred, using a spatula, transfer it to a plate and keep it aside. At this stage, you can scrape off any pieces of eggplant from the pot if needed.
6. Heat 2 teaspoons of extra-virgin oil in the same pan on medium-high heat. Add zucchini, and bell peppers and stir well to coat them with the oil. Season with some salt and pepper. Cook, and stir for 6-7 minutes, until vegetables are slightly charred and softened. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
7. To another pan, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Add garlic and saute for about 30-40 seconds. Next, add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasonings, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until combined. Cook for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low.
8. After that, add tomato puree to the pan. Cook, and stir occasionally, until tomato puree starts oozing oil. Add all the fried vegetables and mix well.
9. Add cooked pasta and toss. Lastly, add about 1 cup of (or as needed) of cooked pasta and toss again.
10. Taste, and add salt and pepper to taste. Toss and cook for about 1 minute.
11. Divide pasta among serving dishes. Top with cheese, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. You can also drizzle it with olive oil. Enjoy!
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