Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a delightful and colorful French dish that celebrates the beauty of fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and caters to gluten-free, paleo, and vegan diets. With its vibrant layers of zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes, Ratatouille not only tastes fantastic but also adds elegance to your dining table. Whether served as a hearty main course or a flavorful side dish, this rustic vegetable casserole is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 1 large Japanese eggplant, sliced
- 3 large fresh tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Minced garlic
- Herbs de Provence
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, herbs de Provence, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Pour the sauce into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Layer the sliced vegetables (onion, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes) upright in the sauce.
- Optionally spray tops with olive oil for enhanced browning.
- Bake for about one hour until bubbling and veggies are tender.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving hot or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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