MICROWAVE RATATOUILLE
Using the microwave to cook rounds of eggplant, summer squash and tomatoes arranged prettily in a pie dish takes far less time (and olive oil) than does traditional ratatouille, a Provencal appetizer or side dish that calls for dicing and sauteing each vegetable separately. You won't have to stand over the hot stove, either, making it the perfect dish for the dog days of summer, when the vegetables are at their peak. It is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a couple grinds of pepper in a microwave-safe 9-inch pie dish. Cover with a piece of wax paper. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until the onions are soft and translucent, 7 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 10 minutes in a 700-watt oven. (When removing the wax paper, be careful to avoid the hot steam.) If the onions are still a little raw, microwave again, covered, in 30-second increments.
- While the onions cook, toss the eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash slices with 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of black pepper in a large bowl. Add the plum tomato slices, and gently toss.
- Alternating vegetables, shingle slices in a circular pattern over the cooked onions in the pie dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until the vegetables are soft, 9 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 14 minutes in a 700-watt oven. If there is any resistance when you pierce the vegetables with a paring knife, microwave again, covered, in 30-second increments. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) for 3 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 4 minutes in a 700-watt oven to evaporate excess moisture. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 159 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 8 grams
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JazzLin Allred
[email protected]I've made this ratatouille several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
fraz guraya
[email protected]This ratatouille was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I loved the combination of flavors and the fact that it was all cooked in the microwave. I will definitely be making this again.
Moiz Rehan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I loved this ratatouille! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Theresa Tesch
[email protected]This ratatouille was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the fact that it was all cooked in the microwave. I will definitely be making this again.
Adnan Ayyan
[email protected]I made this ratatouille for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Krysty
[email protected]This ratatouille was so good! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
La Nita Hood
[email protected]I've made this ratatouille several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Aayan Ahmed
[email protected]This ratatouille was delicious! I loved the simplicity of the ingredients and the fact that it was all cooked in the microwave. I will definitely be making this again.
Gerry Lyons
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ratatouille, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
M82B Gaming
[email protected]This ratatouille was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I loved the combination of flavors and the fact that it was all cooked in the microwave. I will definitely be making this again.
MA MEDIA
[email protected]I made this ratatouille for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
ITZFELIX 1
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The ratatouille was delicious and the instructions were easy to follow. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
kenula kalhara
[email protected]I've never made ratatouille before, but this recipe made it so easy. I loved the simplicity of the ingredients and the fact that it was all cooked in the microwave. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.
Jutt Hachar
[email protected]This ratatouille was so easy to make in the microwave! I was surprised at how well it turned out. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.