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Baked ratatouille in a white oval dish with neatly arranged layers of zucchini, eggplant, yellow squash, and red bell pepper, seasoned with herbs and olive oil

Layered Ratatouille

Colorful, tender vegetables baked in a rich tomato sauce make this layered ratatouille a stunning and flavorful vegetarian dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Baking Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Vegetable Casserole
Cuisine: French, Vegetarian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil divided, for sauce and brushing vegetables
  • 4 garlic cloves minced, for sauce
  • ½ small onion chopped, for sauce
  • ⅓ cup carrot shredded, for sauce
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes for sauce
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley for seasoning
  • 1 small eggplant sliced into ⅛-inch thick rounds
  • 2 small zucchini sliced into ⅛-inch thick rounds
  • 3 Roma tomatoes sliced into ⅛-inch thick rounds
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large nonstick sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and shredded carrot, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, and dried parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  6. Pour the sauce evenly into a 2-quart baking dish.
  7. Arrange the eggplant, zucchini, and Roma tomato slices upright in a circular layered pattern over the sauce. Brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake uncovered until vegetables are tender and lightly golden, about 15–20 minutes more.
  10. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This layered ratatouille is both visually stunning and packed with flavor. The tender vegetables and rich tomato sauce make it a perfect vegetarian main or side, ideal for a cozy dinner or special occasion.

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