Ratatouille Recipe – French Special
This straightforward ratatouille recipe makes a fantastic side dish packed with nutritious vegetables.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time45 min
- Total Time1 hr
Ratatouille Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
How To Make Ratatouille
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the garlic until fragrant and golden brown. Add the eggplant and dried parsley; cook and stir until the eggplant becomes tender and soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Spread the cooked eggplant mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Layer the zucchini evenly on top, lightly salting and adding a sprinkle of cheese. Continue layering with tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper, ensuring each layer is seasoned with salt and cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
