Vegetable ragu is a pretty simple dish to make. You saute and simmer a bunch of vegetables together, add a splash of vinegar, let the flavors blend together and voila, the meal is ready. Be careful though how much vinegar you add. Sophomore year of college I remember making ragu to use up all the various vegetables we had laying around and I completely overdid it with the vinegar. I meant to add a splash, but obviously some nervous tick of my wrist caused me to add way more. Such a shame – since the dish came out almost inedible – thought I did try to fight through a plateful of it – so as not to throw the whole thing away. Aside from that though this dish is easy to make. Feel free to add other vegetables – zucchini, squash, etc. I personally like the combination of eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and onions. Oh and I decided a few tablespoons of arugula basil pesto could only make this dish better – and it did. I served this atop a bed of lemon lime quinoa – a perfect pair. Best of all this dish is both vegan and gluten free!
- 2 medium eggplants, diced
- 1½ red peppers, diced
- 1½ tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- salt, pepper
- 4 tablespoons arugula
- basil pesto
- (optional)
- 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan, over medium heat cook onions until translucent. Add garlic, cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add eggplant and remaining oil. Cook for a few minutes, then add peppers, continuing to cook and stir to combine.
- Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, balsamic and white wine vinegar. Continue to cook 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20-30 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat. Add arugula garlic pesto (optional). Serve over quinoa.
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Mmmm ragu. I’ve never actually made one myself, but it is so delicious. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
It really is so simple to throw together!
Love anything that makes me purchase more eggplant at the grocery store.
Agreed!
This sounds good, almost like a ratatouille.
Exactly!
I love this. It looks delicious!!! I am a huge fan of ratatouille…