Description
A delightful blend of seasonal vegetables that brings the essence of France to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.
- Toss in the diced eggplant and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Next, stir in the sliced zucchini and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the vegetables become tender and the flavors meld beautifully, remove the skillet from heat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil for an aromatic finish.
Notes
For a kick, add crushed red pepper. Ratatouille can also be roasted as an alternative preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ratatouille, French, Vegetables, Healthy, Vegetarian