Easy Ratatouille Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Easy Ratatouille Recipe. This classic French dish showcases a delightful medley of seasonal vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, all simmered together in a rich olive oil and herb sauce. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, ratatouille is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable. Want to add your favorite veggies or spices? Go ahead! Serve it warm as a side dish, over rice, or alongside crusty bread for a comforting meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 3 ripe tomatoes (or one can of diced tomatoes)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Wash and chop all the vegetables: dice the eggplant, slice the zucchini, chop the bell peppers, finely dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add the eggplant and cook until tender.
- Stir in zucchini and bell peppers; cook for five minutes until softened. Mix in tomatoes and Herbes de Provence.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil for the last ten minutes to allow slight browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg