When you want healthy comfort food, make this flavorful Classic Ratatouille. This Provencal-inspired French dish takes full advantage of garden produce like zucchini, eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. It is flavored with garlic, fresh thyme and basil. The end result is a simple, humble stew and a delicious way to enjoy beautiful late-summer vegetables.
This delicious veggie-forward recipe couldn’t be easier to make. First, the vegetables are sautéed in stages, then combined and stewed on the stovetop. Serve garnished with torn basil leaves, freshly grated lemon zest, and crusty French bread on the side. Delish!
To make the Classic Ratatouille, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add 2 chopped eggplants, 3 chopped zucchini, and 3 chopped red or yellow bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened but not cooked through. Spoon the vegetables into a large bowl.
To the same saucepan, add 2 wedged red onions, 4 finely sliced cloves garlic, finely sliced basil stalks, and thyme leaves. Add another drizzle of olive oil if needed and cook for 10-15 minutes or until softened and golden.
Return the cooked vegetables and stir in 6 roughly chopped tomatoes, 1 (400-g) can plum tomatoes, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
Mix well, breaking up the tomatoes with a spatula or the back of a spoon, then cover and simmer over a low heat for 30-35 minutes or until reduced and thickened.
Serve garnished with torn basil leaves and freshly grated lemon zest.
This Classic Ratatouille recipe makes a quick and easy dinner your whole family will love. It is delicious, filling and healthy! Let us know if you agree and tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram because we love seeing what you serve up!
Yum! Fresh veggies!
So easy! Made this with my kids—such fun. The colors of the vegies were beautiful and the taste was amazing. We all cleaned our plates and even had seconds. Best meal ever!
Simply delicious dish!
So simple! I made this ratatouille last week, and my friends loved it at dinner. It's a great way to enjoy veggies in a delicious, healthy way.
Absolutely delicious meal!
Superb simplicity today!
OMG, this Ratatouille is a total game changer! My kids couldn't get enough, and it made for an awesome summer dinner while we enjoyed the backyard. Super easy to whip up!
Simplicity
Hice esta ratatouille el domingo pasado para una cena con amigos. Fue un gran éxito. A todos les encantó la mezcla de verduras frescas y el sabor. Es simple de hacer y perfecto para usar los vegetales del jardín. Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo.
Made this ratatouille for a summer dinner... it brought back my grandma's garden memories.
Superb
Tasty and so easy to make!
I made this Classic Ratatouille for my family last weekend. We had a big garden harvest and it was the perfect way to use up our veggies. The flavors were exceptional, and my kids loved it. A great comfort dish for sure.
Yo, this Classic Ratatouille is amazin! Made it for our anniversary dinner and my wife was stoked. Super easy to whip up, plus all those fresh veggies just hit different. Perfect with some crusty bread. Def gonna make it again!
¡Increíble! Hice esta ratatouille para una cena familiar, y todos quedaron encantados con los colores y sabores. Es perfecto para usar verduras del jardín.
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