Description: Irish Ratatouille puts an Irish twist on the classic Provençal vegetable stew by incorporating hearty Irish vegetables alongside traditional ingredients, resulting in a comforting and flavorful dish.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 1 small cabbage, chopped
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 2 zucchinis, diced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, cabbage, and leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers, zucchinis, and tomatoes. Season with dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover the pot and let the ratatouille simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with crusty Irish soda bread for a complete meal.
