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Homemade Classic French Ratatouille


  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A beautiful medley of fresh vegetables wrapped in heartening, tomatoey goodness.


Ingredients

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  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ tsp dry oregano
  • ¼ tsp dry thyme
  • 700 grams crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 small eggplants, sliced
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 6 tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 red onions, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped (for herb dressing)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for herb dressing)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (for herb dressing)

Instructions

  1. Slice all vegetables evenly and set them aside.
  2. Prepare the herb dressing by mixing minced garlic and chopped basil with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
  4. In a large oven-proof pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion and red bell pepper, sauté until tender, then stir in the minced garlic.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in chopped basil.
  6. Layer the sliced vegetables atop the sauce, alternating colors for presentation.
  7. Season the layers with salt and pepper, and drizzle herb dressing over the top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to switch up the herbs according to your preference. Fresh thyme or rosemary can add a unique flair to the dish.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: ratatouille, vegetarian, French cuisine, summer dish, healthy meal