Description
Ratatouille is a delightful French dish that combines fresh, seasonal vegetables into a vibrant and hearty medley. This easy-to-make recipe features zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and aromatic herbs sautéed to perfection, creating a comforting meal that’s both healthy and visually stunning. Perfect for any occasion, it’s ideal served warm or cold, making it a versatile addition to your dinner table or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and onion into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers. Cook while stirring occasionally until tender yet firm (8-10 minutes).
- Add salt, pepper, basil, and thyme; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Simmer for 15-20 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Adjust seasoning if needed; serve warm or allow to cool before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg