Directions
- Sautéing the Vegetables
Cook each vegetable separately in olive oil until lightly caramelized. This prevents sogginess and builds depth.
- Combining the Flavors
Add all vegetables to a pot with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 40 minutes.
- Resting for Flavor
Let the ratatouille rest for 10 minutes before serving; flavors deepen as it cools slightly.
Nutritions
- Calories:210 kcal%20%
- Protein:5 g%36%
- Carbohydrates:22 g%13%
- Sugar:12 g%13%
- Salt:0.9 g%35%
- Energy:880 kJ%20%
- Fat:12 g%31%
Ratatouille is a rustic Provençal vegetable stew that celebrates the flavors of summer. Made with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers, it is slow-cooked until the vegetables melt into a silky, aromatic harmony. The dish is both humble and elegant, often served as a main or side. Its layered flavors come from sautéing each vegetable separately before combining them, allowing each ingredient to shine.
