Easy Baked Ratatouille
When summer vegetables are at their best, baked ratatouille is a delicious way to bring them together. This easy recipe combines courgettes, aubergines, peppers and tomatoes in a colourful baked dish that works equally well as a vegetarian main course or a vibrant side dish.
Servings 4
Calories 118kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large aubergine
- 1 large courgette
- 1 red pepper
- 3-4 large plum tomatoes
- 1 large yellow tomato
- 2 large cloves of garlic chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to season
- 1 tsp dried basil or fresh
Instructions
- Slice the vegetables into equal sized pieces.1 large aubergine, 1 large courgette, 1 red pepper, 3-4 large plum tomatoes, 1 large yellow tomato
- Arrange the vegetables in an oven dish. I did two slices of aubergine, two slices of courgette next to each other, then one piece of red pepper, yellow tomato and red tomato all next to each other, then repeated the pattern.
- Sprinkle over the garlic, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle over the dried basil.2 large cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper, 1 tsp dried basil
- Bake at 180℃ / 350℉ for 40-45 minutes until cooked through. If needed drizzle over more olive oil half way through the cooking time.
Notes
Storage
Store any leftover baked ratatouille in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently in the oven or microwave until heated through.
Baked ratatouille can also be enjoyed cold, making it ideal for packed lunches, picnics or serving alongside salads. Leftover ratatouille is delicious stirred through pasta or served on toasted sourdough.
You can freeze ratatouille for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Baked ratatouille is a versatile dish that can be served as either a side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Serve it with:
- Crusty bread or focaccia for a simple lunch
- Grilled chicken, lamb or fish
- Halloumi or feta cheese
- Couscous, rice or quinoa
- Baked potatoes
- A fresh green salad
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1445IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg