Vegetable ratatouille
Discover a delightful Vegetable Ratatouille recipe combining fresh zucchini, eggplant, red pepper, and green beans in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic basil and garlic. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal!
- 20 May 2025
- Cook time 25 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 4 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
Vegetable ratatouille is a classic French dish that celebrates the best of summer vegetables. It's a versatile and flavorful mix of zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This hearty and healthy dish is perfect as a main course or a side dish, and it’s a great way to use up the bounty from your garden or farmers' market. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash the zucchini, eggplants, red bell pepper, and green beans.
- Cut the zucchini and eggplants into cubes.
- Dice the red pepper.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Trim the ends off the green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Tear the basil leaves roughly if they are large.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until they become soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced red pepper to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cubed eggplants and zucchini. Stir well to combine and cook for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Pour in the 2 cans of canned tomatoes with their juice, crushing the tomatoes slightly with the spoon.
- Stir in the 2 tablespoons of tomato puree to help thicken the sauce.
- Add the green beans to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the basil leaves and stir them through the stew.
- Taste the ratatouille and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the ratatouille warm, either on its own, with crusty bread, or over rice, pasta, or quinoa.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and firm vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Use a good quality olive oil for a richer flavor.
- Sautee the vegetables separately to bring out their individual flavors before combining them.
- Let the ratatouille rest for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
Cooking vegetable ratatouille is a delightful and rewarding endeavor. The combination of fresh, vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich tomato sauce results in a dish that's not only nutritious but also bursting with flavor. Whether you enjoy it as a main course or a side, ratatouille is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Remember to give the dish some time to rest before serving, as this will enhance the flavors even further. Bon appétit!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 790 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 170kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 8g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 36g | 11% |
| Fiber 16g | 42% |
| Sugar 24g | 24% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 4.11g | 5% |
| Saturated 0.71g | 2% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 110ug | 12% |
| Choline 60mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 1.41mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B2 0.48mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 4.72mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 0.99mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B9 160ug | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 100mg | 116% |
| Vitamin E 2.84mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K 40ug | 35% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 150mg | 11% |
| Copper, Cu 0.50mg | 56% |
| Iron, Fe 3.26mg | 30% |
| Magnesium, Mg 110mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus, P 220mg | 17% |
| Potassium, K 1790mg | 53% |
| Selenium, Se 3.03ug | 6% |
| Sodium, Na 260mg | 17% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.63mg | 15% |
| Water | |
| Water 730g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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