Description
A classic French dish, Ratatouille is a flavorful vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This vegan dish is perfect for showcasing the bounty of summer produce.
Ingredients
Eggplant:
1 medium eggplant (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
Zucchinis:
2 medium zucchinis (sliced into rounds)
Red Bell Pepper:
1 (chopped)
Yellow Bell Pepper:
1 (chopped)
Onion:
1 medium (chopped)
Garlic:
3 cloves (minced)
Tomatoes:
4 medium (chopped)
Olive Oil:
1/4 cup
Dried Thyme:
1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano:
1 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Fresh Basil:
2 tablespoons (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine eggplant, zucchinis, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, add thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast Vegetables: Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In a skillet, sauté garlic. Add tomatoes, cook until they break down.
- Combine: Add roasted vegetables to the skillet, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
- Ratatouille can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Enjoy it on its own, over pasta, or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
