Ratatouille

Quick and easy, this delicious, hearty Ratatouille is perfect for those long days!

It is suitable for both your weaning baby and the whole family. Just purée or finely chop your baby's portion and offer some whole pasta for dipping. If your lot is like mine, they will love it!

2 x red onions, cut into wedges
4 x garlic cloves, peeled and finely slice
2 x aubergines
3 x courgettes
3 x bell peppers
(All veg to be cut into 2.5cm chunks)
6 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
½ bunch of basil
Chopped thyme
Salt and pepper (optional)

Prepare the vegetables. De-seed the peppers and cut into 2.5cm chunks. Finely slice the basil stalk.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large casserole pan. Add the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Cook in batches if your pan is too small.

Spoon the veg into a large bowl and add some more oil to the pan.

Add the garlic, onion, basil and thyme leaves. Cook for 10-15 minutes until all vegetables are softened and golden5. Return the cooked veg to the pan and stir in the fresh tomatoes.

Add the balsamic vinegar a pinch of salt and pepper

Simmer over a low heat for 30-35 minutes, stirring all the time

Serve with either rice or pasta. Puree your baby’s portion.

*Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes prior to freezing or placing in the fridge. Cool in the fridge for 2 hours before freezing.

Serves
4-6 people

Main ingredients
Vegetables

Recipe Type
Dinner, Babyfood

Storage

This recipe will keep in the freezer for 3-4 months* without the rice or pasta. Store in the Mixed Starter Set pots to ensure you only defrost what you need for your weaning baby.

*Ensure not to batch-blend too much here, as a portion prepared for stage 1 will have no benefit for stage 2 due to puréed texture.

Weaning

Suitable for your weaning baby from 4months+, blended without the pasta/rice.

Serve as a finger food from 6 months+, with carbohydrates onwards or as a dinner adjusting the texture as required.

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