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Ratatouille Recipe Gusteau’s Ratatouille (French Mediterranean Stew) A wonderful French countryside classic!     Ingredients:   (1) large eggplant, cubed (1/4) to (1/3) cup olive oil (1) onion, thinly sliced (1) chopped pepper (red or green) (2) to (4) crushed garlic cloves (4) small zucchini, chopped (4) tomatoes, chopped Salt and pepper to taste (1/3) cup chopped fresh basil Parmesan cheese Disney/Pixar’s RATATOUILLE on DVD and Blu-ray™ Hi-Def Out Now! Click Here to download Remy's Favorite Recipe's, including; The Eifel Tower Cookie Sundae, Cookie Cutter Cheese Toasts, and more Preparation:   1. Salt the eggplant, drain in a colander for 1 hour, and pat dry.  Heat half of the oil in a large saucepan and briefly saute the eggplant until brown, then add the onion and pepper.  Next, add the garlic, zucchini, and tomatoes.  Cook until a soft stew has formed, about 15 to 30 minutes.    2. Serve over rice in a bowl or on a plate   3. Add the salt, pepper, and basil.  Sprinkle with the cheese and serve.  You can freeze leftovers.