How to Make Ratatouille - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ratatouille is a classic French vegetable stew that originated in the Provence region. This dish is a celebration of summer vegetables, and it's the perfect way to use up an abundance of zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and bell peppers. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, ratatouille is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even as a topping for pasta or toast.

One of the best things about ratatouille is that it's incredibly easy to make. The vegeta...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 green or red bell pepper, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant and golden brown. Add eggplant and parsley; cook and stir until eggplant is tender and soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Spread eggplant mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; sprinkle with a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Spread zucchini in an even layer over top. Lightly salt and sprinkle with a little more cheese. Continue layering in this fashion, with tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper, covering each layer with a sprinkling of salt and cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 327mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 271mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1049mg