"In traditional ratatouille, vegetables simmer together until they're falling-apart tender. Here, Melissa Clark cooks them quickly in batches, so they retain their flavor and texture...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
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5 large garlic cloves, minced
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
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2 pounds tomatoes, cored and finely chopped
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1 cup loosely packed shredded basil leaves
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 cup crumbled aged goat cheese