Best Eggplant Ratatouille _ Pressure Cooker Recipes

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PRESSURE COOKER RATATOUILLE



Pressure Cooker Ratatouille image

A healthy vegetable stew (electric pressure cooker) I like to add a cup of shredded Italian blend cheese when adding the basil and parsley but this is optional.

Provided by Gardening Girl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups cored seeded and diced green bell peppers
1 1/2 cups cored seeded and diced red bell peppers
2 cups diced zucchini (1/2 in dice)
2 cups diced eggplants (1/2 in dice)
14 ounces diced tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons shredded basil
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in pressure cooker using the Brown setting.
  • Add onions, garlic, peppers and brown until the onion is soft.
  • Add zucchni, tomatoes, eggplant, water, thyme, salt and pepper and brown for 4 minutes.
  • Cover and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Release the pressure using the quick release method.
  • Unlock and remove lid, add the basil and parsley.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.

RATATOUILLE



Ratatouille image

A classic, easy Ratatouille recipe

Categories     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Eggplant     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil
a 3/4-pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1 small zucchini, scrubbed, quartered lengthwise, and cut into thin slices
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 pound small ripe tomatoes, chopped coarse (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook the onion and the garlic in 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil and heat it over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking. Add the eggplant and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until the eggplant is softened. Stir in the zucchini and the bell pepper and cook the mixture over the moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook the mixture, stirring occassionaly, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the oregano, the thyme, the coriander, the fennel seeds, the salt, and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the basil and combine the mixture well. The ratatouille may be made 1 day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated before serving.

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