Traditional French dish! Famous ratatouille! Simple and fast!

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Zucchini is lower in calories and mushrooms are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and canola oil is generally less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: basil paste

Dried basil has a longer shelf life and is often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Chop onion and mince garlic finely.

Chop sweet pepper, zucchini, and eggplant into similar-sized pieces.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

Add chopped sweet pepper, zucchini, and eggplant to the skillet; cook until softened.

Stir in canned tomatoes, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Transfer the vegetable mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until slightly caramelized.

Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.

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