Ratatouille
Dive into the vibrant world of ratatouille, a delightful vegetable medley that celebrates the essence of autumn! This hearty dish features succulent eggplant, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all slow-cooked to perfection for a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for showcasing your fall harvest, this classic French recipe is a must-try for any home cook!
Prep
15
min
Cook
70
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •2 Chinese eggplants
- •2 bulbs garlic
- •4 heirloom tomatoes
- •3 roma tomatoes
- •3 shallots
- •2 small yellow squash
- •2 small zucchini
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Jalapeño or chili pepper
- •Olive oil
- •Pepper
- •Red bell peppers
- •Salt
- •Thyme
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Pre-heat oven to 425F.
- 2
Add bell pepper, heirloom tomatoes, shallots, garlic bulbs, and jalapeño to a tray and cover with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, then add to a blender and blitz until smooth in consistency.
- 4
Pour into the bottom of a cast iron pan and level out.
- 5
Use either a mandolin or knife to cut roma tomatoes, eggplant, yellow squash, and zucchini into thin slices.
- 6
Arrange tomato, eggplant, squash, and zucchini slices in sets of four, starting on the outer edge of the cast iron pan.
- 7
Add each set of tomato, eggplant, squash, and zucchini to the sauce base, working in a circle to create a spiral going inward toward the center of the pan.
- 8
Pop into the oven for 30 minutes.
- 9
Take out, garnish with thyme flowers and some additional salt and pepper to taste, then serve and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Prep all vegetables ahead of time to streamline the assembly process.
- ✓Use a food processor to quickly chop the vegetables instead of slicing them by hand.
- ✓If you don’t have heirloom tomatoes, substitute with any ripe, flavorful tomatoes you have on hand.
- ✓To enhance the flavors, let the roasted sauce cool slightly before blending for a smoother texture.