Name: Best Ratatouille Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 eggplants, peeled and thinly sliced; 6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 yellow squash, thinly sliced; 2 zucchini, thinly sliced; Sauce:; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 white onion, diced; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; ½ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp oregano; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tsp thyme; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp fresh basil, minced; Herb Topping:; 2 tbsp diced basil; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; ¼ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 6 tbsp olive oil

Description

This Ratatouille dish is a vibrant and flavorful medley of seasonal vegetables, simmered in a rich tomato sauce and topped with fresh herbs. It’s a hearty, nutrient-packed meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 eggplants, peeled and thinly sliced
6 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 yellow squash, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 white onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp thyme
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp fresh basil, minced
Herb Topping:
2 tbsp diced basil
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pan. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté until softened. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Add the crushed tomatoes and fresh basil. Let the sauce simmer for 20-35 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
In a large bowl, make the herb topping by combining the basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add the sliced eggplant, tomatoes, squash, and zucchini and toss to coat them in the topping.
Arrange the seasoned vegetable slices, alternating the vegetables (eggplant, tomato, squash, zucchini), on top of the sauce. Work from the outer edge of the pan inward.
Cover the pan with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Top with more fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

Serve with a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.
Feel free to add grated cheese or vegan cheese to the topping for a creamy finish.
For extra flavor, drizzle with olive oil just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 160
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg