Zucchini ratatouille with rice
4 servings
45 minutes
Zucchini ratatouille with rice is a harmonious blend of traditional French ratatouille and tender rice. This recipe is inspired by classic Provençal cuisine, where fresh vegetables are stewed in an aromatic sauce that reveals deep flavors. Tender pieces of zucchini soaked in ripe tomato juice acquire a rich, slightly sweet taste, while garlic and onion add a spicy note. Rice serves as a wonderful complement, making the dish more nutritious and soft. Ratatouille is cooked slowly to allow each ingredient to unfold and unite in harmony. This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for a light dinner or festive table, especially when served with a glass of white wine.
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice, let it boil again, then reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is soft.
- Long grain rice: 4 tablespoons
2
At this time, finely chop the onion and garlic. Peel the tomatoes and chop them as well. Clean the zucchini and cut it into cubes.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Cherry tomatoes: 14 pieces
- Zucchini: 1.5 kg
3
Drain the water from the rice, rinse it under cold water, and let it dry in a colander.
4
Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic on low heat for 2 minutes, then add tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Then add zucchini to the same pan, season with salt, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 35 minutes. Add rice, mix, and serve immediately.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Cherry tomatoes: 14 pieces
- Zucchini: 1.5 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Long grain rice: 4 tablespoons