This ratatouille recipe is a vibrant French Provençal vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it’s healthy, hearty, and full of flavor—perfect as a side dish or light main meal.
4medium ripe tomatoeschopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes, 14 oz)
1large onionfinely chopped
4clovesgarlicminced
4tbspolive oil
1tspfresh thymeor ½ tsp dried thyme
1tspfresh basilchopped (plus extra for garnish)
1tspfresh parsleychopped
Salt & black pepperto taste
Instructions
Wash and chop all vegetables into even pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and softened.
Add eggplant first, letting it absorb oil and soften.
Stir in zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes.
Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Roast vegetables separately before combining for a deeper flavor.Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days; flavors improve overnight.Freeze for up to 2 months in airtight containers.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal
Keyword eggplant zucchini dish, French vegetable stew, Mediterranean stew, ratatouille recipe, vegan French recipe