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Ratatouille only in summer?

Domestic cherry tomatoes are still available. Large distributors stock peppers, courgettes, and aubergines almost until December or all year round. In January and February, seasonal vegetables are a good choice. A winter ratatouille, for example, can be cooked with onions, beetroot, black salsify, potatoes, carrots, and tinned tomatoes if necessary. The vegetables should be cooked appropriately. The frowny original ratatouille is well suited to pre-cooking and can be stored in the fridge for several days. The vegetable preparation is suitable for a small pizza, with spelt pasta or as a ‘thick soup’ boiled up with plenty of grated Parmesan (or vegan Parmesan if necessary).

Vegan Pea-Based Bolognese

The fruit was already used by the Aztecs and in advanced civilisations such as the Maya. Nevertheless, the exact origin is still being determined. However, the first traces can be found in the south of the USA, where the tomato was cultivated in 200 BC. Christopher Columbus brought a few plants to Europe on his second voyage to America in 1498. At that time, Spain, Italy and Portugal had ideal growing conditions.Despite belonging to the nightshade family, the fruit vegetable is very healthy. The natural pigment lycopene is even considered a potent antioxidant against chronic diseases. An example would be cancer.