Ratatouille with Sesame Oil Drizzle

Ingredients

• 1 small eggplant
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 can (200g) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• a few leaves fresh basil(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep: Dice the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion; mince the garlic (about 15 minutes).

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes, then add eggplant and cook 5 minutes until softening.

3. 3

   Add zucchini, bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, and thyme. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, simmer the soy sauce in a small pan for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced and syrupy.

5. 5

   Drizzle the ratatouille with toasted sesame oil and the soy reduction, top with torn basil, and serve.