Fruits and Veggies Monday - Ravishing Ratatouille - Low Carb Keto friendly
Many moons ago a friend introduced me to Mr Maharaj who drove around local suburbs in his vegetable van selling the freshest, plumpest and sweetest fruits and veggies that have not been stored to death in refrigerators. Fruits and Veggies on Wheels I call it, that's what I'm still blessed to enjoy here at home.
It's the end of the day and most of the stock has been sold so the shelves are a little bare.
Mr Maharaj retired but his son took over the business, so now I Whatsapp my weekly order to him and late on a Friday afternoon my box of fruits and veggies is delivered.
Mondays have taken on a new meaning for me since I started entering FAVM, which now is flying under the banner of @vegansofsteemit for the very first time today.
Thank you to the creator of the #fruitsandveggiesmonday @lenasveganliving, to our weekly host the lovely @plantstoplanks, to @donkeypong for the generous sponsorship and of course that wonderfully talented artist @barbara-orenya for the gorgeous wonkies! You are all such an inspiration with your kind feedback and of course the gorgeous food posts we see coming from your kitchens every so often!
Check out this week's post, please follow the rules 100% and show us your fruits and veggies this Monday!
One of the quickest and most delicious Mediterranean Vegetable stewed dish one can make, is Ratatouille. This dish apparently originated in Nice, France, and yep, it really is nicer than nice!
Simple ingredients required so this does not cost you an arm and a leg either :)
RATATOUILLE
1 Onion sliced
2 cloves Garlic crushed
1 Yellow/ Red Peppers diced
1 Aubergine/Eggplant/Brinjal
2 Courgettes sliced - optional
3 Tomatoes diced
Spring Onions sliced
Parsley chopped
Fresh Basil
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
Lemon zest
Olive Oil
Sautee Onions & Peppers in a little Olive Oil, add remaining vegetables & herbs, cover with lid and stew slowly for approx 15 minutes
Add Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon zest and season to taste
Delicious and aromatic Keto friendly low-carb lunchtime meal
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I simply love this stuff
Thank you for your feedback @michelnilles, appreciated!
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I love you so much @lizelle 😍😘 I've been wondering what rattatouile is since I watched the movie yeaaarrs ago😊 and now you showed me how!
Oohhh I love that fruit's truck! Just like one I have here in my neighbourhood.. but not really as fresh as your Maharaj one😊. A market right in front of our gate😉
Ah thank you @cicisaja, you are so kind, I'm so glad you enjoyed this :) You really can add any combo of veggies in this, I've even added cubed potatoes at times which makes it more filling!
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Love this dish, make it often @lizelle what is nice is you not really restricted to any veggie in particular.
Miss our old Sammie who drove past once a week, it is more than 20 years ago, he got too old and decided to stop deliveries, how I miss those chats when he came past. The neighbourhood all converged on the pavement to select fruit and veg for the week.
That's right, one can add any other veggies in as well, I often add potato cubes too. I actually thought old Mr Maharaj's business was coming to an end when he retired, but his son simply continued. We often have passersby stop to buy from him. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, appreciate it!
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O man that certainly looks delicious. So much flavor I bet coming from all those veggies and spices. There is nothing like some fresh veggies on the plate. It looks amazing my friend and I am sure it tastes delicious as well. :)
Thank you for sharing it with us. Have an amazing day. :)
Ah thank you so much for popping in, is great seeing you here, it was delicious indeed!
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Yes! I love Ratatouille. I only just discovered it about 8 months ago… I don’t know about that rock I’ve been living under. In fact, I was able to find some herbs de Provence, here, in Costa Rica so I have it stocked in our cubbards now. I’ll be making this recipe very soon @lizelle. 😉
Edit: that fruit truck is pretty amazing. The person who came up with that is definitely on the brighter side of humanity. Love it!
Our fruits & veggies truck certainly is a blessing, and guess what, I'd all but forgotten about Ratatouille if it were not for having to think of what to cook for FAVM ;) Definitely back on the menu again!
My apologies for only now responding, not sure how I missed your lovely comments, thank you!
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Fruits and veggies definitely has a way of inspiring our cooking doesn’t it. I still haven’t had my go at it but it’s coming soon, promise.
Look forward to that!
Nice 1, it is all looking so fresh, one of the things I miss about home, always a great selection of fruit and vegetables.
And we take it for granted @gguy773, I just love all the soft fruit we have at the moment! Thank you for your comments :)
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The secret is; "Not Refrigerated" to this tasty dish Lady Lizelle. Nowadays the fruits and veggies sold in the supermarkets taste like water!
Well done!
They really do @papilloncharity! This is the closest I can get to fresh from the farmer! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
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Wow, I like that freshness on wheels idea. So cool.
Freshness goodies!
Love the your presentation with the herbs as backdrop @lizelle ❤️
Thank you so much @joyrobinson, those fruits and veggies really have so much more flavour! We are really blessed to have Mr Maharaj jnr doing this still :)
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