[NEW] One Pot Ratatouille

Ratatouille freezes well, and most would agree that it's even better as leftovers than it is fresh. For a delightful treat, serve with good crusty, whole-grain bread spread with just a touch of herbed goat cheese.
Active: 30 min. Cook: 1 hour 30 min. Total: 2 hours
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[NEW] One Pot Ratatouille

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp. olive oil, divided 2 yellow onions, chopped 3 bell peppers, chopped
  • 6 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 2 medium eggplants, cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 large tomatoes, chopped 1 bay leaf 4 sprigs thyme
  • 1 tsp. salt Pepper to taste ¼ cup sliced fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Warm one-quarter of the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and peppers until brown and soft (8-10 minutes). Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Add one-quarter of oil to the pot and sauté the zucchini until soft (2-3 minutes). Add to onions and peppers.
  3. Add one-quarter of oil to the pot and sauté eggplant until translucent (5-6 minutes). Add to cooked vegetables.
  4. Add remaining one-quarter of oil to the pot and sauté the garlic until fragrant (1 minute). Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and salt.
  5. Return all vegetables to the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until all vegetables are tender and mixture is slightly creamy (1 hour). Remove bay leaf and thyme. Add pepper to taste and stir in the basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 453 g
Amount per serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 312.6mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 21.5g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7.44g 25%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 4.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 62.8mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 6%
Potassium 1043.9mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Score Breakdown

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  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
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  • Additives to Limit
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  • Added Sugar
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