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Traditional Ratatouille on a black bowl

Traditional Ratatouille Recipe

Vegan Ratatouille is a delicious, flavorful, hearty, filling, and healthy French dish made from fresh vegetables. It is a perfect treat for summer and the best way to feed the crowd. Made with fresh, colorful vegetables and herbs, this easy ratatouille recipe is a perfect way to satisfy your hunger.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Traditional Ratatouille Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 105kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large eggplant diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 medium orange bell pepper diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini trimmed and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow squash trimmed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a colander, sprinkle sea salt and set it aside for about 20 minutes. This way, the excess water will be drained from the eggplant.
  • Place a saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.
  • Add garlic and continue to stir for a minute.
  • Next, add red and orange bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, eggplants, thyme, basil, oregano, tomato paste, rosemary, vegetable broth and cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables start the water is released from the vegetables.
  • Place the lid on the saucepan and let it cook on low heat for about 10 more minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Season with salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg