Best 3 Summer Vegetable Ratatouille Recipes

Ratatouille is a classic French dish that is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is prepared with a variety of summer vegetables that are cooked slowly until tender and flavorful. The vegetables used typically include eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. They are seasoned with herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and basil, and sometimes a bit of olive oil and white wine. The cooking process brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables and creates a delicious and colorful dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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SUMMER VEGETABLE RATATOUILLE

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My favorite way to serve this ratatouille is with crepes. Very delicious. I also add a mixed green salad on the side, and some French bread with butter for a wonderful meal. It makes a large batch, but I found that it freezes really well for future use.

Provided by Rani

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 onion, sliced into thin rings
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium eggplant, cubed
2 zucchini, cubed
2 medium yellow squash, cubed
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 chopped red bell pepper
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
½ cup olive oil
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 sprigs fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft.
In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and saute the zucchini in batches until slightly browned on all sides. Remove the zucchini and place in the pot with the onions and garlic.
Saute all the remaining vegetables one batch at a time, adding 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet each time you add a new set of vegetables. Once each batch has been sauteed add them to the large pot as was done in step 2.
Season with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaf and thyme and cover the pot. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes and parsley to the large pot, cook another 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SUMMER BOUNTY RATATOUILLE

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Make use of your garden's surplus with this comforting dish from the Provence region of France. It's a vegetable dish traditionally made with eggplant, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, garlic, bell peppers and various herbs. I highly recommend accompanying it with some freshly baked bread. -Phyllis Jacques, Venice, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
4 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 French bread baguettes (10-1/2 ounces each), cubed and toasted

Steps:

Place eggplant in a colander over a plate; toss with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well., In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute peppers and onions until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, herbs de Provence, pepper, remaining salt, tomatoes and water. Add zucchini and eggplant; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors are blended, 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in fresh herbs. Serve over baguette cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRILLED RATATOUILLE

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This classic French dish was meant for your grill. Summer vegetables are charred, chopped and dressed with olive oil, fresh herbs and garlic. Serve it as a side with grilled chicken or pork or slather it on grilled bread.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 large beefsteak tomatoes, halved crosswise
2 medium zucchini
1 large eggplant
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise (through the root end)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt

Steps:

Prepare a grill for medium heat.
Put the tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant and onion on the grill and cover. Grill the tomatoes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes. Grill the zucchini, eggplant and onion, turning every 5 minutes, until lightly charred and tender when poked with the tip of a small, sharp knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
When cool enough to handle, chop all of the vegetables except the onion into bite-size pieces and add to a medium bowl. Chop the onion finely and add to the bowl. Fold in the oil, basil, parsley, thyme, garlic and 1 tablespoon salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your ratatouille is packed with flavor.
Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the vegetables will steam instead of sautéing.
Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary. This will prevent them from becoming mushy.
Season the ratatouille to taste. Use salt, pepper, and herbs to create a flavorful dish.
Serve the ratatouille warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Ratatouille is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables and is a healthy and satisfying meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious ratatouille that will impress your family and friends.