Description
- Discover how to make Baked Ratatouille with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Eggplant—a healthy, flavorful, and easy dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1–2 large zucchini, sliced (about 1½ cups)
- 1 large Japanese eggplant, sliced (about 3 cups)
- 3 large tomatoes (Roma recommended), sliced (about 3 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6″x9″ baking dish and set aside. (Alternatively, you can use an 8″x8″ pan if preferred.)
- Prepare the tomato base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the minced garlic, fresh basil, herbs de Provence, salt, pepper, and chili powder until well mixed.
- Layer the tomato mixture: Pour the tomato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Assemble the veggies: Stack the vegetable slices ( zucchini, eggplant, tomato) in alternating patterns. Place the stacks upright, leaning them against the side of the baking dish, and continue until the dish is filled and all vegetable slices are used.
- Optional step: For extra browning, brush or spray the exposed tops of the vegetables with olive oil. This step is for appearance, so feel free to skip it if you prefer.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, until the tomato sauce at the bottom is bubbling and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish and serve: Once done, remove the ratatouille from the oven and garnish with additional chopped fresh basil. You can serve it hot or cold, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 120 kcal
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