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A Provençal vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs, gently simmered until each vegetable is tender while the sauce remains bright and silky.
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Sautéing the vegetables separately gives them browned edges and preserves their individual textures, while a final gentle simmer brings them together in a concentrated tomato and herb sauce.
Cool within two hours, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Ratatouille can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a covered saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming hot throughout. Add a tablespoon of water if the sauce has thickened too much.
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