Ratatouille with a view of meatballs

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion(s)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp harissa
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 1 zucchini
• 1 eggplant(s)
• 4 tomatoes
• 300 ml tomatoes, pureed
• 3 sprigs of thyme
• 1 tbsp chili flakes
• salt and pepper
• 500 g minced beef
• 1 handful of basil, fresh

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Low-carb suitable

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, finely dice the onion and garlic cloves, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Then add the harissa paste and tomato puree and sauté for another 2 minutes. Cut the zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes into bite-sized cubes. Add the zucchini and eggplant to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes, tomato puree, chili flakes to taste, and the thyme sprigs. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, season the minced meat with salt and pepper and form into small balls. Add the balls to the ratatouille and simmer for another 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and fresh basil.