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Ratatouille II
Ratatouille is a traditional Provençal stewed vegetable dish that can be served as a meal on its own, accompanied by rice, potatoes or French bread, or as a side dish. This version of the recipe is ideal for kids, simple to make, and very healthy.
Ingredients
- baked beans, 400 g1 can
- onion, finely diced/chopped1
- zucchini, finely chopped1
- red bell pepper, finely chopped1
- green bell pepper, finely chopped1
- garlic, chopped/crushed; optional1 clove
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
Put a pan on the stove on medium heat.
Gently fry the onion and garlic in a little oil—5 minutes should be enough to start to make them soft.
Add the peppers and courgette and continue to fry gently for a further 4–5 minutes until the ingredients soften.
Add the beans and warm through.
Serve in a bowl on its own or with toast.

