One Pot Ratatouille Recipe #ratatouille #onepotmeal #plantbased #cooking

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Zucchini is lower in calories and mushrooms are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is generally cheaper.

herbs de Provence

🥗Healthier: mixed Italian herbs

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Italian herbs provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is often more affordable.

Drizzle olive oil in a hot pan.

Dice eggplant and add it to the hot pan; cook for 10 minutes.

Dice onion, zucchini, and bell pepper.

Remove the eggplant from the pan and set aside.

Drizzle more olive oil in the pan and add the diced onions, zucchini, bell pepper, and minced garlic; mix well and cook for 10 minutes.

Add the eggplant back into the pan along with diced tomatoes, red wine, and spices.

Add chickpeas for a protein kick if desired.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

Scoop the ratatouille onto a bed of pasta or rice and add some fresh basil.

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