Ratatouille

Serves

4

Total time

35-40

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a classic French recipe that highlights the beauty of fresh vegetables. With its colorful layers and Mediterranean flavors, this dish is as eye-catching as it is delicious—a healthy option for any day of the week.

Ingredients
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green or yellow bell pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 3–4 ripe tomatoes (or 400 g / 14 oz crushed tomatoes)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Thyme, oregano, or herbes de Provence
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • -Optional) fresh basil leaves

Directions
  1. Prepare the base sauce: Make a tomato sauce by cooking garlic, onion, tomatoes, and herbs. Spread it on the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Slice the veggies: Slice the eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes into thin rounds.
  3. Assemble: Arrange the slices over the sauce, alternating colors in a spiral or straight rows.
  4. Bake: Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Cover with parchment paper and bake at 180 °C / 350 °F for 35–40 minutes. Remove the paper and bake 10 minutes more until lightly golden.