4.7 from 21 votes
Ratatouille
Ratatouille, a classic easy fresh vegetable dish recipe, the perfect side or main dish. A delicious vegan, vegetarian healthy recipe.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant (or 2 medium) (chopped medium large)
- ½-¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste) divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 onions (chopped medium large)
- 1-2 medium bell peppers (sliced thin)
- 2 large ripe firm tomatoes (chopped and seeded)
- 2 medium zucchini (chopped medium large)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- 4-5 leaves fresh basil
- 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!
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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
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
209mg
(9%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1355IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.