Ratatouille: Easy and Flavorful Comfort Food for Everyone
Ratatouille is a classic French dish that’s simple to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a comforting meal, it brings together fresh vegetables in a delightful way!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup eggplant, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers. Cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm as a side dish or over rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh basil just before serving.
- Ratatouille can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ratatouille, vegetarian, comfort food, French cuisine