Description
A colorful and aromatic dish from Provence, Ratatouille celebrates summer’s bounty with vibrant flavors and a nutritious medley of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 eggplant, diced
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced eggplant, cooking for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Add the sliced zucchini, chopped bell pepper, and diced tomatoes to the skillet.
- Season everything with dried thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the dish simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Feel free to mix up the vegetables based on what’s in season or available. Consider grilling vegetables beforehand for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg