Description
This Quick Ratatouille Recipe is a healthy Mediterranean vegetable dish made with eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a flavorful side dish. Simple, colorful, and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 ripe tomatoes or 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Salt diced eggplant and let rest 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add eggplant and cook 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and bell peppers; cook 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Finish with fresh basil and drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
Use fresh seasonal vegetables for best flavor. Add chili flakes for spice or crumble feta on top for a Greek twist. Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg