The 'conquer your cravings diet' recipes

Ratatouille

Serves 6-8

450ml (3/4pt) olive oil

4 small aubergines, in 2.5cm (1in) cubes

7tsp salt

2 red onions, chopped

7 medium courgettes, in 5cm (2in) strips

4 peppers, deseeded and cut into 1.5cm (1/2in) strips

2tbsp minced garlic

3 x 400g cans chopped plum tomatoes

175g (6oz) tomato purée

4tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

4tbsp chopped fresh dill

2tsp dried basil

2tsp dried oregano

330g (111/2oz) cooked chicken or tofu pieces

1 Preheat oven to 200ºC/180ºC fan/Gas 6 and line a roasting pan with foil.

2 Pour half of the oil into the roasting pan. Add the aubergines, sprinkle with salt and toss. Cover and bake for 30 minutes until cooked but not mushy. Uncover and leave to cool.

3 In a large frying pan or wok, heat the rest of the oil and sauté the onions, courgettes, peppers and garlic over a medium heat for about 20 minutes until tender.

4 Drain tomatoes and add to the pan with the tomato purée and herbs. Season, stir and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5 Add aubergines and chicken or tofu to the tomatoes, simmer for 10 minutes and serve.

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