This dish came to be when as usual I was hungry and raided the fridge and pantry and came up with this dish. It is so tasty and delicious that I will certainly be doing it again. Basically it is a melange of two classic Mediterranean dishes, the French Ratatouille and the Sicilian Caponata, hence the name Capotouille. It is a totally vegetarian dish and ever so healthy and also very filling. It might seem complicated because of all the ingredients but believe me it is not. The colours and different textures make this dish also a visual feast and a delicious treat for your palate. You can serve it as a main dish with crusty bread and a couple of morsels of smoked sausage like Maltese sausage or Spanish chorizo or also as accompaniment to grilled meat or fish. Can also be served hot or cold. So give it a go, you will need...
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 large courgettes, thinly sliced
- 6 small spring onions, tops removed and sliced in 4 pieces
- 2 tomatoes, cut in 8 pieces
- 10 baby plum tomatoes
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- Handful green olives
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons tomato purée
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Few mint leaves
- Few basil leaves
- Bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
Note: If the peppers and courgettes are grilled beforehand they will give this dish a delicious char-grilled taste.
How to...
- Start by finely chopping the basil, mint and parsley together. Set aside.
- Put the olive oil in a shallow frying pan and turn on the heat.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the pain and stir slowly to combine all the vegetables and spices.
- Now add the fresh herbs and stir them in.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for about 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are soft but not soggy.
- Turn off the heat and serve with some nice crusty bread or as a side dish.
Enjoy!!
R&A
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