Ratatouille
Ratatouille, a classic easy fresh vegetable dish recipe, the perfect side or main dish. A delicious vegan, vegetarian healthy recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant chopped medium large, or 2 medium eggplants
- ½-¾ teaspoon salt or to taste, divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 onion chopped medium large
- 1-2 medium bell pepper sliced thin
- 2 large tomato chopped and seeded, ripe, firm
- 2 medium zucchini (chopped medium large)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- 4-5 leaves basil fresh
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoons Italian parsley finely chopped
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the chopped eggplant and sprinkle with half a teaspoon of salt, stir to combine, let sit 20 minutes. Drain and gently squeeze to remove a little moisture (before adding to pot)
- In a large pot (dutch oven) add the olive oil, garlic and onion, when onion becomes clear add peppers, stir and cook on medium for approximately 10 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and half the spices, add eggplant and zucchini, top with other half of spices. Stir often and cook on low for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to desired doneness. (I found 50 minutes was good for me) Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It tastes great cold or warm. You could even serve it for brunch with a fried egg on top.
- To freeze - cool completely then store in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw and then reheat to desired temperature.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1355IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.