Source: HLPhoto, AdobeStockProvençal cuisine is rich in impressive and appetizing dishes. One of them is ratatouille, stewed or baked vegetables with herbs and spices. Traditionally, ratatouille includes eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers, but there are also more interesting variations. We've gathered 10 ratatouille recipes for you that we definitely recommend trying!
1. Classic Ratatouille
Source: AdobeStockA delicious dish that whets the appetite with just its appearance.
You will need: 600 g tomatoes, 300 g zucchini, 300 g eggplant, 300 g bell pepper, 1 onion, 7 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, salt, ground black pepper, Herbes de Provence.
Preparation: Slice the eggplant, zucchini, and half of the tomatoes into thin rounds. Peel and finely chop the remaining tomatoes. Roast the bell pepper in a baking bag for about 20-25 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius until charred, then peel and finely chop it.
Mince and sauté the onion until golden in 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the chopped tomatoes, simmer for 8-10 minutes, then add the bell pepper and spices. Simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes. Mix the remaining oil with minced garlic, spices, and herbs.
Pour the sauce into a baking dish and arrange the vegetable rounds, alternating them. Drizzle with oil, cover with foil, and bake the ratatouille in the oven for about 1 hour at 180 degrees Celsius. Then remove the foil and bake the vegetables for another 20 minutes.
2. Ratatouille in a Multicooker
Source: prokuhnyu.ruA simple and accessible ratatouille recipe if you don't want to heat up the oven.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 eggplant, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 4 tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 4 tbsp olive oil, salt, sugar, spices, Herbes de Provence.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop 2 tomatoes, mince the onion and bell pepper. Heat the multicooker with a tablespoon of oil, add the onion and fry for a few minutes. Add the bell pepper, and after a couple more minutes, the tomatoes. Cook the sauce for 10-15 minutes on the frying mode.
Slice the remaining vegetables into thin rounds. Add tomato paste and all spices to the sauce, mix, heat for 1 minute, and set aside half. Arrange the vegetables in a circle over the sauce, drizzle with the remaining oil, and pour the reserved sauce over them. Cook the ratatouille for 1 hour on the stewing mode.
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3. Ratatouille with Potatoes and Cheese Sauce
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruCan be served as a side dish or a complete meal on its own.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1 eggplant, 3-4 potatoes, 2-3 tomatoes, 2 cups milk, 150 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, spices, nutmeg.
Preparation: Slice all vegetables into thin rounds and arrange them in an oiled baking dish, alternating. Whisk together milk, eggs, grated cheese, and spices to taste. Pour the resulting sauce over the ratatouille and bake for about 40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Ratatouille with Minced Meat
Source: photorecept.ruBeef or pork mince, as well as chicken or turkey mince, will work well.
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 2 zucchini, 3 eggplants, 7 tomatoes, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, spices, Herbes de Provence.
Preparation: Mix minced meat, egg, and spices to taste. Slice 4 tomatoes and the remaining vegetables into rounds. Peel and blend the remaining tomatoes with garlic and spices. Form small flat patties from the mince. In an oven-safe dish, arrange the patties and vegetables in a circle, alternating ingredients. Pour tomato sauce over them and cook the ratatouille for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Baked Ratatouille with Cheese
Source: cookpad.comA little grated cheese always transforms baked dishes.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 2 eggplants, 2 tomatoes, 150 g hard cheese, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice the vegetables into rounds and arrange them in a dish, alternating. Drizzle with oil, season to taste, and bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Then sprinkle the ratatouille with grated cheese and bake for another 5-7 minutes.
6. Zucchini Ratatouille with Sour Cream Topping
Source: dzen.ruThis ratatouille recipe will appeal to those who don't like eggplant.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 1 kg tomatoes, 250 g sour cream, 100 g hard cheese, 1 bunch herbs, 4 cloves garlic, spices, basil.
Preparation: Slice zucchini and tomatoes into rounds, arrange them in an oven-safe dish, and season with spices and basil. Mix sour cream, minced garlic, herbs, and grated cheese. Add this sauce to the vegetables and bake the ratatouille for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Ratatouille with Pollock in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comSuch a beautiful dish is perfect even for a festive table.
You will need: 500 g pollock fillet, 1 zucchini, 2 bell peppers, 2 eggplants, 7 tomatoes, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, spices, and Herbes de Provence.
Preparation: Slice 3 tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplants into thin rounds. Peel and finely chop the remaining tomatoes. Mince the onion and bell pepper. Fry the pollock fillet in a tablespoon of oil, set aside in a bowl, season, and mash with a fork.
Sauté the onion in the remaining oil, add the bell pepper, spices, and chopped tomatoes, season the sauce, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the fish and garlic, and heat for another 3 minutes. Place most of the sauce in a dish, and arrange the vegetable rounds in it. Top with the remaining sauce and bake the ratatouille for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
8. Skillet Ratatouille with Mushrooms
Source: AdobeStockA quick ratatouille recipe that won't cause any extra hassle.
You will need: 400 g champignons, 1 eggplant, 2 onions, 2 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic, spices, Herbes de Provence.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into roughly equal medium pieces and mince the garlic. Sauté the onion with garlic for about 5 minutes, add the remaining ingredients, mix, and simmer the ratatouille for 20-30 minutes covered until the vegetables are tender. Season the dish a few minutes before it's done.
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9. Ratatouille with Chicken and Pesto Sauce
Source: bonfesto.byIt also turns out very tasty and harmonious with turkey fillet!
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 2 eggplants, 2 zucchini, 7 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp dry white wine, 100 g pesto sauce, spices.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop 3 tomatoes, and finely chop the bell pepper in the same way. Sauté them together for about 3-4 minutes, add tomato paste and wine, bring the sauce to a boil, season to taste, and remove from heat. Slice the remaining vegetables into rounds.
Slice the chicken fillet into thin pieces and fry on both sides in a pan. In an oven-safe dish, spread the vegetable sauce, then arrange the vegetables and chicken in it. Drizzle everything with pesto, cover with foil, and bake the ratatouille for 1 hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. After 40 minutes, remove the foil.
10. Ratatouille with Sweet Potato in Tomato Sauce
Source: mirtesen.ruYou can use any tomato sauce of your choice.
You will need: 200 g zucchini, 200 g eggplant, 200 g sweet potato or potato, 200 g tomatoes, 300 g tomato sauce, herbs.
Preparation: Slice all vegetables into rounds of the same thickness. Spread 2/3 of the tomato sauce in a dish, then add the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining sauce and bake the ratatouille for 40-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Sprinkle with chopped herbs before serving.