Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Homemade Classic French Ratatouille. This dish features a medley of fresh vegetables—eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes—simmered in aromatic herbs and olive oil. Perfect as a main course or side dish, ratatouille is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of seasonal produce that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned whole tomatoes in juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables. Dice eggplant into cubes and sprinkle with salt; let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add drained eggplant to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Stir in zucchini and bell peppers; sauté for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and add basil and thyme. Crush tomatoes gently while stirring. Simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg