Stove Top Ratatouille with Polenta
Ingredients
- 1 aubergine
- 1 large courgette
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- bunch of basil
- bunch of parsley
- bunch of oregano
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
- 100g cooked polenta (prepare before, refrigerate & cut into squares/rectangles)
- salt & pepper
Preparation
Start by prepping the aubergine; cut it lengthways & then in 1-2cm cubes
In a dry pan (no oil) with salt sauté it off until it is cooked, about 7-10 mins
Remove from pan & set aside
Finely dice the onion & garlic & chop the courgette into the same sized cubes as the aubergine
In the same pan where you cooked the aubergine, heat some oil & sauté the onions until soft (about 5 mins) & then add the garlic for one minute & then the courgette
After about 8 minutes add the aubergine back in & pour in the can of chopped tomatoes
Fill the empty can with water & add back into the pan
Bring it all to a boil & then reduce to a simmer, adding half of the chopped fresh herbs but reserving the other half for later
Take out the cooled polenta from the fridge (prepare it in advance according to packaging) & cut into a rectangle
Heat a frying pan & fry for 3 mins either side
Serve the ratatouille with the polenta & a final sprinkling of herbs !