Ratatouille
A hearty and healthy vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, infused with fresh basil and a touch of oregano.
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: French
- Course: Main
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Tags: Vegan, GlutenFree, HealthyFats
Nutritional Values
This Ratatouille is a nutrient-packed dish with a variety of colorful vegetables providing fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. The olive oil adds healthy fats while the absence of animal products keeps it heart-healthy and low in harmful compounds.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 8 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | -- | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 800 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | -- | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 10 g | -- |
| Protein | 5 g | -- |
Ingredients
[ "2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil", "1 medium onion, white, yellow, or brown, chopped", "4 cloves garlic, crushed", "3 cups eggplant (246g), chopped", "2 cups zucchini (270g), sliced", "1 medium red bell pepper, chopped", "1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped", "3 cups cherry tomatoes (450g), halved", "1 teaspoon dried oregano", "1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes", "1 teaspoon sea salt", "1 teaspoon ground black pepper", "1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped" ]
Instructions
1. Add the olive oil to a pot along with the chopped onion and sauté until the onions are softened. 2. Add crushed garlic and sauté until lightly browned. 3. Add the chopped eggplant, sliced zucchini, chopped bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and ground black pepper and toss everything together. 4. Cover the pot and simmer at medium heat for around 35 minutes until the veggies are soft and cooked. Stir occasionally but gently to avoid breaking up the vegetables. 5. When the veggies are soft and cooked, stir in the fresh chopped basil until it's just wilted. 6. Serve as a stew topped with a sprinkle of ground black pepper and dried oregano with some toasted bread on the side for dipping.
External Recipes
- Ratatouille (Original Recipe) (Health Score: 70)
HealthScore: 90
A nutrient-dense, plant-based stew that is high in fiber and healthy fats from olive oil, providing a well-rounded and heart-healthy meal.