Traditional Provençal Ratatouille Step 1 of 14
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    Step 1

    Wash all the vegetables. Dice 1 eggplant, 2 zucchini, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 green bell pepper. Thinly slice 1 yellow onion and mince 3 garlic cloves.

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    Step 2

    Roughly chop 6 fresh tomatoes.

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    Step 3

    Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.

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    Step 4

    Sauté the diced eggplant in the hot oil for 8 minutes until tender.

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    Step 5

    Remove the eggplant from the skillet and set aside.

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    Step 6

    Sauté the diced zucchini in the same skillet for 6 minutes.

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    Step 7

    Remove the zucchini and set aside with the eggplant.

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    Step 8

    Sauté the bell peppers for 5 minutes in the skillet.

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    Step 9

    Add the sliced onion to the peppers and sauté everything for 3 minutes.

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    Step 10

    Stir the minced garlic and chopped tomatoes into the mixture.

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    Step 11

    Return the eggplant and zucchini to the skillet.

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    Step 12

    Add 1 tablespoon of herbes de Provence, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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    Step 13

    Stir gently and let simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

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    Step 14

    Serve hot or warm, according to your preference.

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