Description
Baked Ratatouille is a flavorful veggie delight that combines a variety of fresh vegetables baked to perfection, creating a colorful and healthy dish.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell peppers, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried basil. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained diced tomatoes to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the tomato mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Arrange the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant in an alternating pattern on top of the tomato mixture, creating a visually appealing design.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the top of the arranged vegetables and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before the final baking step.
- You can substitute any of the vegetables with your favorites, such as mushrooms or cherry tomatoes, to customize the dish to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg