Step 1
In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp (45 mL) of butter over medium high heat. Add eggplant and sauté for about 6 minutes or until starting to brown. Add zucchini, red and yellow pepper; sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in shallots, garlic, oregano, thyme and fennel; cook stirring for 1 minute.
Step 2
Add tomatoes and basil; reduce heat to medium. Stir in salt and pepper and simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in hazelnuts.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add eggs and cook, on one side only until whites are set. Remove from pan and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 4
Sprinkle arugula, if using on bottom of 6 plates. Mound ratatouille in centre of serving plate and top each with quail egg. Drizzle with truffle oil to serve.
Tip: To open quail eggs, it helps to use a small serrated knife to tap centre and serrate through gently to open eggs.
Top 5 Nutrients: Vitamin C 81%DV, Manganese 42%DV, Copper 36%DV, Vitamin B6 23%DV, vitamin E 17%DV.