How to Make the BEST Ratatouille!

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.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

Add shredded carrots, eggplant, zucchini, and Roma tomatoes to the skillet; cook until softened.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix well.

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

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and slightly caramelized.

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