Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Melt the butter in small pot over low heat, then add the 2 cloves of chopped garlic. Let the garlic bubble for 2 minutes. In a medium bowl add the bread, 1 teaspoon dried herbes or thyme, about 1/3 palmful and the cheese. Drizzle the garlic butter over the bread mixture and arrange the croutons on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until golden and evenly brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool. Croutons may be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days in a cool place.
Salt the eggplant and drain it in a colander for30 minutes to remove the bitterness from the eggplant.
Meanwhile, blacken the skins of the red peppers over open flame on the stove or under a hot boiler. If broiling, leave the oven ajar to allow the steam to escape. Put the blackened peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Peel, seed and dice the peppers.
While peppers cool, heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add the eggplant, zucchini, remaining sliced garlic, onions, rosemary and remaining 1 teaspoon of herbes or dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then cover the pot and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crush the tomatoes by hand and add them to the pot. Stir in the red peppers and 1/2 tomato-can of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes to concentrate the flavors. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
To serve, bring the ratatouille back to a simmer over medium heat, covered, then uncover and stir in the balsamic vinegar. Make 4 nests or wells in the ratatouille and crack an egg into each nest. Cover the pot and cook the eggs to desired doneness, about 2 to 5 minutes. Scoop the ratatouille and eggs into shallow bowls and top with croutons and torn basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1202.17 Kcal (5033 kJ)
Calories from fat	541.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.19g	93%
Cholesterol	243.15mg	81%
Sodium	1030.73mg	43%
Potassium	1317.94mg	28%
Total Carbs	97.75g	33%
Sugars	16.53g	66%
Dietary Fiber	13.11g	52%
Protein	68.11g	136%
Vitamin C	109.8mg	183%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	54%
Iron	28.2mg	157%
Calcium	111.5mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	183.2 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.17g	93%
Cholesterol	37.05mg	81%
Sodium	157.07mg	43%
Potassium	200.84mg	28%
Total Carbs	14.9g	33%
Sugars	2.52g	66%
Dietary Fiber	2g	52%
Protein	10.38g	136%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	183%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	54%
Iron	4.3mg	157%
Calcium	17mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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