Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is an iconic southern French dish that lets summer vegetables like zucchini,
eggplant, summer squash and tomatoes take center stage. Watch the video below to
see how I make this in my kitchen!
Course: Dinner, Side Dish Cuisine: French Keyword: ratatouille, ratatouille recipe No ratings yet
Equipment
Mandoline This is my favorite mandoline yet!
Le Creuset Braiser My go-to pan for dishes like this.
Immersion Blender I've been loving this quality immersion blender.
Ingredients
Sauce
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
0.75 yellow onion diced
6 garlic cloves minced
1.5 small carrot grated
1.5 (14.5-ounce can) crushed tomatoes
4.5 roasted red peppers (from a jar) roughly chopped
3 teaspoons herbs de Provence see substitutions below
2.25 teaspoons kosher salt
0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sliced Vegetables
1.5 Chinese eggplant
3 zucchini
1.5 yellow summer squash
7.5 Roma tomatoes
Herb Dressing
88.72 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1.5 tablespoon chopped fresh tender herbs (thyme, basil, parsley, tarragon, oregano, etc)
4.5 garlic cloves minced
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Saute the onion and carrot. Preheat the oven to 375F. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high
heat. Add the onion and carrot, and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and saute
another minute.
2. Add more veggies and simmer. Add the crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, herbs de Provence,
salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Slice the vegetables. While the sauce is simmering, use a mandoline to thinly slice the eggplant, zucchini,
yellow squash, and tomatoes.
4. Blend the sauce. Transfer the simmered vegetables to a blender and pulse until lightly blended.
Alternatively, transfer to a 4-cup measuring cup and use an immersion blender to lightly puree it. Then
pour it back into the skillet and spread into a flat layer.
5. Arrange the vegetables. Alternate the sliced vegetables, placing them in a circular pattern around the
outside of the skillet, working towards the center.
6. Drizzle the dressing. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then
drizzle it on top of the vegetables.
7. Bake. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the lid and bake
another 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the top is lightly golden.
8. Serve. Garnish the skillet with a few sprigs of fresh thyme leaves before serving, or plate a portion of
ratatouille with a few spoonfuls of sauce. If you'd like to see how I plate it like the movie, watch my
tutorial video above!
Notes
Storing leftovers in the fridge: Ratatouille will stay good for 4 to 5 days. Just note that the
vegetables will soften over time, especially when reheated.
How to freeze and reheat ratatouille: You can freeze this for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe
container. When you'd like to enjoy it, thaw it in the fridge overnight, then reheat it in the microwave,
oven, or stovetop.
How to prep this ahead of time: There are a few ways you can go about this. One, you can bake the
recipe as is the day before and reheat it back in the oven with foil. Second, you can prep the sauce
and dressing ahead of time and store in the fridge. When you're ready to make it, pour the sauce into
the pan, add the sliced vegetables, top with the dressing, then bake! I don't recommend slicing the
vegetables a day in advance, especially the eggplant, as it will oxidize and brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g |
Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1985IU |
Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg