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Deconstructed Ratatouille

Deconstructed Ratatouille

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium eggplant cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 10-ounce container grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 12 garlic cloves
  • ⅓ cup basil oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 medium zucchini

Instructions

Basil Oil:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. 
  • Blanche basil leaves for ten seconds. Place in bowl of ice water to prevent basil from cooking further. Remove and pat dry with paper towel, making sure basil is completely dry. 
  • Blend basil leaves and evoo in a high powered blender until smooth. Set aside.

Ratatouille:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place eggplant, tomatoes, and garlic cloves on the baking sheet and mix in basil oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast at 375°F for 40 minutes, until eggplant is tender.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. 
  • Form zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler. 
  • Cook zucchini in boiling water for 4 minutes, remove from heat, and mix with roasted eggplant and tomatoes.
  • Drizzle a bit more basil oil on top when serving. Best served warm.