Description
Ratatouille is a vibrant and flavorful vegetable dish that celebrates the best of summer produce. With a medley of eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, this classic French recipe offers a delightful explosion of taste and color. Perfect as a main or side dish, ratatouille is not only easy to prepare but also impressively versatile. Serve it warm over pasta or enjoy it chilled as part of a refreshing summer spread. Get ready to savor every bite of this healthy and hearty dish that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (about 300g), diced
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 200g), sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper (about 150g), chopped
- 2 large ripe tomatoes (about 300g), diced
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 150g), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp herbs de Provence
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the eggplant, zucchinis, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, and garlic into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic; cook until translucent (approximately 3 minutes).
- Start with the eggplant; cook for about 5 minutes. Then add zucchini and bell pepper; cook until tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and herbs de Provence. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until the mixture is saucy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg