Ratatouille with Garlic Bread. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange the bread in an even layer. Let the ratatouille simmer over medium-low so the flavors can meld while you make the garlic bread. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange the bread in an even layer.

Right now Maryland tomatoes are at their peak deliciousness, so I'm satisfied with recipes that use gentle flavors and let the produce do the talking. Ratatouille is a simple French stew that pairs summer produce with a hint of basil, balsamic vinegar. Enjoy this ratatouille with garlic bread. You can have Ratatouille with Garlic Bread using 17 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Ratatouille with Garlic Bread

1. Prepare 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.
2. It's 1 of onion medium , chopped.
3. Prepare 1 pound of okra , stem ends trimmed.
4. Prepare 3 of tomatoes large.
5. Prepare 1/2 pound of yellow squash , cut into dice 1/4 - inch.
6. You need 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoons of thyme chopped fresh or dried.
7. You need 1/4 cup of red bell pepper diced.
8. You need 1 teaspoon of salt.
9. You need 1/2 teaspoon of pepper freshly ground.
10. You need 1 tsp of oregano.
11. You need 1 tsp of paprika.
12. You need 2 cloves of garlic , finely chopped.
13. You need 1/2 cup of basil chopped fresh.
14. It's 4 of brown bread cut into halves slices.
15. It's 5 cloves of garlic minced.
16. You need 2 tbsps of unsalted butter.
17. Prepare 1 tsp of cheese spread.

Rotatouille is a traditional French vegetable stew recipe and adding okra to it gives a new flair. It is usually served as a side dish, but may also be served as a meal on its own (accompanied by pasta, rice or bread). Let the ratatouille simmer over medium-low so the flavors can meld while you make the garlic bread. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange the bread in an even layer.

Ratatouille with Garlic Bread step by step

1. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add garlic, onions,yellow squash and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are seared and starting to soften, about 5 minutes..
2. Stir in okra, tomatoes, water(if needed), thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil..
3. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer; partially cover and simmer, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add basil, oregano,paprika. Serve warm with garlic bread..
4. Mix butter, cheese spread and minced garlic to form a thick paste..
5. Apply a thin layer of this mixture on one side of the sliced bread..
6. Roast the bread over  a skillet on medium heat till the bread turns crisp(about 5 minutes).
7. Serve with Ratatouille!.

Ratatouille can be eaten on its own or served with meat, fish or, in this case, with garlic bread. Ratatouille is a French vegetable stew that combines zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes with salt and pepper. You can be an overachiever and add in bell peppers as well as herbs like thyme and bay leaf. Then you cook the vegetables over low heat for an hour or two. At its core, ratatouille is a rustic and simple dish.