Description
Classic French Ratatouille is a traditional Provençal vegetable dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of summer vegetables, including eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, all simmered together with herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Stir in the eggplant and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Mix in the chopped tomatoes, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ratatouille can be served as a side dish or a main course.
- It pairs well with crusty bread or over rice.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or squash.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ratatouille, French cuisine, vegetable dish, summer vegetables