Okay, so today I felt like diving into some French cooking, but I wanted to keep it vegetarian. I’ve always been fascinated by French cuisine, but I don’t eat meat, so I thought, “Why not try making some classic French dishes, veggie-style?”
First, I scoured the internet for some inspiration and found a few interesting recipes. I decided to start with something familiar, yet exciting like a ratatouille and savory tarts.
Ratatouille
I started with the ratatouille, I had seen it in a movie once! I grabbed some eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes from my fridge. I also used some onions, garlic, and herbs from my garden.
- I chopped up all the veggies into nice, even pieces.
- Then, I sautéed the onions and garlic in a big pot until they were soft and smelled amazing.
- Next, I added the eggplant and zucchini, cooking them until they started to brown a bit.
- After that, I threw in the bell peppers and tomatoes, along with some thyme, basil, and a bay leaf.
- I seasoned everything with salt and pepper, covered the pot, and let it simmer for about 40 minutes. The smell was just heavenly.
Savory Tarts
While the ratatouille was simmering, I moved on to the tarts. I bought some pre-made puff pastry from the store because, let’s be honest, making puff pastry from scratch is a lot of work. I got it when I went shopping last week.
- I rolled out the pastry and cut it into small circles.
- For the filling, I sautéed some spinach with garlic and mixed it with some crumbled goat cheese. So yummy!
- I spooned the mixture onto the pastry circles, folded them over, and crimped the edges with a fork.
- Then, I brushed them with a little bit of olive oil and baked them in the oven at 375°F for about 20 minutes, until they were golden brown and puffy.
I also tried making a vegetarian quiche. I whisked together some eggs, milk, and cheese for the base. For the filling, I sautéed some mushrooms, onions, and spinach. I poured the egg mixture over the veggies in a pie crust and baked it until it was set. It turned out pretty good, though next time I think I’ll add some more herbs for extra flavor.
By the time I was done, the kitchen was a mess, but it was totally worth it. The ratatouille was rich and flavorful, and the tarts were the perfect little bites of savory goodness. I set the table, poured myself a glass of non-alcoholic sparkling cider, and enjoyed my homemade French vegetarian feast. It felt like a little trip to France without leaving my kitchen. I think I will do this again next week.
All in all, it was a successful cooking adventure. I learned a lot, and I can’t wait to try more vegetarian French recipes. Maybe next time, I will tackle a vegetarian French onion soup or some crêpes. Bon appétit!
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